DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP - QUANTITY SURVEYING
CONCEPT BUILDING SERVICES (SOUTHERN) LTD
Exeter (EX2 7LW)
Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
Posted on 21 July 2025
Contents
Summary
As part of our plans for continued growth here at Concept Building Services (Southern) Ltd, we will be recruiting an entry-level Quantity Surveyor to join as a Degree Apprentice this summer.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Working as part of the commercial team and having a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor to mentor you, you will learn Quantity Surveying in a hands-on role whilst also attending university 1 day per week on a day release basis.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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5 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
Where you'll work
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7LW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
- Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
- Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
- Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
- Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
- Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
- Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
- Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
- Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
- Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
- Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase
Training schedule
More training information
Based at our Office in Exeter office, the Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will report to the Commercial Manager and will work closely with a qualified Quantity Surveyor who will mentor them will train the Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to gain experience in how to perform a full QS function using various forms of contract including NEC3 Lump Sum, Schedule of Rates and a bespoke re-measurable contract.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
About this employer
Established in 2003, we are a rapidly growing Building Services company with a wide range of capabilities. Our offices are located in London, West Sussex, Hampshire, West Yorkshire, Worcestershire, Devon and The Ascension Islands. Equal Opportunities: Concept Building Services (Southern) Ltd are committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age. *Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
https://www.conceptbld.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• Competitive hourly rate • 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme • Free onsite parking • Optional Private Healthcare Package
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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CONCEPT BUILDING SERVICES (SOUTHERN) LTD
Jordyn Graham
jordyn.graham@conceptbld.co.uk
01730816021
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332894.
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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
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