Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

Summary

We are currently recruiting for someone to join our office-based team as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. This role will work alongside our existing QS and offers opportunity for progression.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Thursdays, 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The ideal candidate will be keen to develop a career in Quantity Surveying with a passion for continuous learning, have excellent communication skills and a pro-active attitude.

To support our Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Surveyor to manage costs and contractual relationships throughout a projects lifecycle. Working closely with clients and our operational team to ensure projects are managed efficiently, completed on time and within budget, whilst minimising risk and maximising value for our clients.

Including but not limited to:

Measurement, estimating and budgeting of Construction projects
Contract review, negotiation and management
Valuation of completed work
Production of applications and invoices
Financial reviewing of current and completed projects including final account agreements
Handling claims and disputes
Project cost reviews and feedback
Support general office functions as necessary

Where you'll work

9, New Fields Business Park
Stinsford Road
BH17 0NF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

Your training plan

Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0049-v1-1

Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying qualification
Functional Skills in English and Maths up to Level 2 if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Methodical
Motivated to learn
Numeracy skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving
Self-confident
Team Player

Other requirements

As part of the application process, you will also have to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview. https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/hnc-quantity-surveying-level-4-apprenticeship

About this company

Composite Profiles is one of the UK’s first structural metal decking contractors (an innovative product in 1992), we have evolved to be one of the most respected specialists in the industry. As experts in composite metal decking, structural roof decking, safety netting and reinforced concrete we are passionate about Building Relationships and trust through excellent customer service. We typically complete over 100 projects each year ranging from Data Centres, multistorey residential buildings, Schools, Hospitals, car parks and prisons throughout the UK. Having been awarded the Investors in People Platinum status in 2020, we are recognised as leading the way in modern management by putting people at the heart of our business strategy.

https://www.compositeuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression on to further employment opportunities for the successful candidate.

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