Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We are a labour-only carpentry, timber frame & window installation subcontractor based in Maulden, Bedfordshire. We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our head office team as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. The role covers all commercial project aspects, offering hands-on experience alongside part-time academic study.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am– 5.00pm (1 hour for lunch )

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 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

Reading and gaining an understanding of the different contract documents for projects
Preparation of project applications and invoices to be sent to our clients
Assisting with the creation of project budgets, including pay-out rates for the different items of work
Reviewing payments received against payments due and chasing up any overdue payments
Preparation of pricing for variations
Producing purchase orders for materials, plant or labour required for projects

Where you'll work

29 CLOPHILL ROAD
MAULDEN
BEDFORD
MK45 2AA

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 BANK UNIVERSITY

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

Attendance at London South Bank University on a day release basis and off the job training at head office, Maulden, Bedfordshire

More training information

LSBU full entry requirements:

A Level DD or; BTEC National Diploma PPP or;
Access to HE Diploma with 21 Merits or;
Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or;
Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Innovation On‑Site Limited is a specialist subcontractor based in Maulden, Bedfordshire, delivering carpentry, timber frame, and window installation services across London and the South East. Established in 2007, the company has grown from a small team to over 100 staff, supported by strong commercial and training functions. Accredited to industry standards such as ISO 9001, SMAS Worksafe, and CSCS Platinum, Innovation On‑Site is known for high-quality, on-time project delivery.

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After this apprenticeship

Dependent on route- Typically HNC onto BSc

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