Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic L4 Q Apprentice to join our vibrant and friendly team. You will work within our painting and decorating department and will be supported through your qualification with real experience to complement your learning.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Bonus in place for performance.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 13 August 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

General duties including:

Working closely with directors and the workforce on the day-to-day running of the business
Review & Manage Tender documents and prepare bill of quantities
Review and Evaluate cost estimates
Chase all quotations to obtain projects orders
Prepare quotes in detail
Ensure timely completion of quotes
Understand scope of work on projects
Liaise with subcontractors
Diary management
Build Relationship with Clients
Liaising with other commercial staff and operational staff
Have a positive outgoing approach
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Any other ad-hoc duties

Where you'll work

3 WHEATLEY HALL ROAD
DONCASTER
DN2 4LP

Training

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

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day release.

You will undertake the Construction quantity surveying technician standard.

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0049-v1-1

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Based in Doncaster but we do work nationwide. You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.

About this company

Hargreaves and Stocks were founded in 2015, being formed from two established organisations based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The founding Directors, Wayne Hargreaves and Neil Stocks, have between them, over 40 years’ experience. Having been good friends for many years both professionally and personally, Wayne and Neil decided to join forces and increase the potential and scope of their operations to form the current organisation and focus predominantly on commercial and industrial painting and decorating.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

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