Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This role offers hands-on experience in cost management, contract administration, and project delivery, while studying towards a recognised qualification in quantity surveying or construction management.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 14 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

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and tenders
Support in monitoring project expenditure and financial performance
Help manage subcontractor accounts and valuations
Contribute to the preparation of interim and final client applications
Assist with the review and negotiation of contracts
Attend site visits and progress meetings
Learn to interpret drawings and technical specifications
Undertake relevant coursework and training modules

What We Offer:

Structured apprenticeship programme with day release or block learning
Mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors and commercial managers
Clear career progression opportunities within the company
Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering and surfacing projects
A supportive and inclusive team culture
Competitive salary and benefits package

Where you'll work

Kingsnorth Industrial Estate
Hoo
Rochester
ME3 9ND

Training

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

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

On programme Training:

Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment:

Online Portfolio
Online Test
Project
Professional Discussion

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

A full UK Driving Licence is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

About this company

Founded in February 2018 Trinity Surfacing has rapidly gained its place as a UK leading surfacing provider due to our attention to quality and health & safety combined with our wealth on industry knowledge we have set the benchmark to the highest level of service delivery. Our courteous fully certified staff operate to the highest health and safety and quality control standards ensuring each surfacing project is faultless before completion, health & safety, attention to detail and general presentation are of the utmost importance to our business. We deliver projects to all sectors no matter of size or location we operate nationwide 24-hours, 365 days of the year. If you are considering a new project, we recommended contacting us for a friendly no obligation site survey where one of the team can discuss our services and products to meet your requirements.

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After this apprenticeship

Full time employment as a trainee / assistant quantity surveyor

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