Commercial Apprentice
TCI (GB) LTD
Bristol (BS1 3AG)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 July 2025
Contents
Summary
TCi (GB) Ltd provides commercial & industrial new-build construction, interior fit-out & refurbishment, office and welfare furniture supply and installation. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial department.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:30- 17:00
(1 hour break)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in the preparation tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
- Assist in undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
- Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
- Be a part of the team analysing performance risk, value management and cost control
- Assist on the procurement strategy’s for new and existing projects
- Assist in identifying, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
- Assist in the preparation and analyse costings for tenders
- Assist in the allocation and instructions of work to subcontractors
- Assist in providing advice on contractual claims
- Assist in the preparation of commercial and construction progress reports
- Assist in the valuation of completed work and arrange payments
- Develop the understanding of the different building contracts in current use
- Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
- Assist commercial team in pricing/tendering works as required
- Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project
- Assist in the Preparation of tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
- Be aware and assist in tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
- Assist in the Procurement or agree the services of contractor and/or sub-contractors who work on the construction project
- Assist in the Measuring and valuing of works completed on site
- Assist in the Payment of sub-contractors and payment certificates as required
- Assist in the Liaison with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers or site engineers
- Complete commercial reports as required, under the supervision of the commercial team
- Assist in the updating of Tender tracker system from the back-office system
- Keep the back office system updated with all new/in progress and completed project
Where you'll work
Castlemead
Lower Castle Street
Bristol
BS1 3AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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 and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Level 4.
- To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project
- City of Bristol College (Advanced Engineering Centre)
- Day Release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English & Maths (grade 4/C)Other in:
In a Relevant Construction Qualification (grade Pass)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
- Team Working Skills
Other requirements
• Additional Leave for Length of Service. • Your birthday off, on us! • Buy & Sell Annual Leave.
About this company
TCi (GB) Ltd provides value-added commercial construction, specialist interiors and furniture supply services as a strategic partner and collaborative contractor. Our ethos is to establish lasting relationships with existing and new clients by consistently exceeding expectations and gaining trust through continued, exceptional performance, excelling in safety, quality, ethical and environmental standards. We are committed to investing in people and skills, creating opportunities for personal development through innovation and sustainable growth.
https://www.tcigb.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
•Employee Assistance Programme •Cycle to work and Car Benefit scheme •Simply health plan •24/7 GP Service •Discounts •Employee Referral Scheme •In service death benefit
After this apprenticeship
- Full time employment / QS Degree
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Business Partnerships and Onboarding Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332232.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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