Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Higher Apprentice)

M GROUP WATER (NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE) LIMITED

Brighton (BN1 9PY)

Closes on Sunday 30 November 2025

Posted on 14 October 2025

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the commercial side of the construction industry to develop knowledge, skills and experience while studying a relevant qualification and receiving guidance from experienced professionals.

Wage

£23,500 a year

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Working hours to be agreed with line manager.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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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 preparing cost estimates and budgets for engineering projects, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy
  • Support the measurement and valuation of works on-site and off-site, helping to monitor project progress and control costs

Where you'll work

Southern House
Lewes Road, Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9PY

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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.

Training schedule

You'll enrol onto the Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with one of our college or training providers.

Over 2 years, you'll work towards a Level 4 Diploma in Quantity Surveying Practice, which provides a strong foundation for progression to a Degree Apprenticeship and professional accreditation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade 4 and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Driving Licence

Other requirements

A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification (e.g., BTEC, T-Level). A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as the role is based across the Hampshire region.

About this employer

At M Group Water, we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

https://mgroupltd.com/what-we-do/water/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, please visit our job advert for full details.

After this apprenticeship

As a Higher Apprentice, you will be recruited on a permanent contract. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be well-positioned to progress onto a Degree Apprenticeship and eventually become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, with a rewarding career path at M Group.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

jobs.earlycareers@mgroupltd.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346442.

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Closes on Sunday 30 November 2025

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