Quantity Surveying Technical Apprenticeship 2026 - Major Projects - Nationwide
BAM NUTTALL LIMITED
Recruiting nationally
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
Posted on 3 December 2025
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Summary
What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. An apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million-pound projects that Leave a lasting and positive change in our communities.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
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Annual salary review, professional development bonus.
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working times on site vary, but are typically between 7.30am - 5.30pm.
43 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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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
As a quantity surveying apprentices you will work predominantly on site, supporting the delivery of projects and learning from experienced professionals.
Your day to day will include:
Technical Development:
Gain hands-on experience and put your learning into practise
Problem Solving:
- Learn how to overcome challenges on live projects
- Drive quality through effective planning and right first time delivery
On-Site Experience:
- Be part of real construction projects and work closely with our skilled workforce
- Apply your learning and knowledge in real world scenarios
- Learn how to apply and manage contracts
- Monitor costs associated with projects
- Work with the senior quantity surveyors and site team to ensure any changes to cost and materials are recorded
Safety and Sustainability:
Help to ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company
Health and Safety:
- Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety
- Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
- Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
- Ensuring that works are accurate and set out before work commences
Where you'll work
Our Major Projects business unit operates on a national basis and this apprenticeship could be based in a number of locations, requiring apprentices to be fully mobile and prepared to work away from home when required. BAM pay a living away allowance to support acommodation costs and travel is funded. Some sites may have accomodation.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
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
Our Technical Apprenticeship is a five year programme and is designed to help you grow step by step:
Years 1 - 2: Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship:
You’ll work towards a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying and complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC). During this time, you’ll also start working towards professional recognition with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Years 3–5: Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship:
- After successfully completing Level 4, you will have the opportunity to progress to a Degree Apprenticeship, gaining a full honours degree and continuing your journey towards chartered membership of the CIOB
- Our Quantity Surveying apprenticeship is delivered by Leeds College of Building on a block release (periods of study away from work) basis with accommodation provided
- When you're not at college, you will be developing your site experience, learning from industry specialists
More training information
- Enjoy a university style experience, whilst getting paid! Our unique programme offers you the opportunity to live in Leeds on a block release basis for 9 weeks of the year (hotel accommodation provided and travel paid)
- Our 200 apprentices from across the UK come together at Leeds College of Building forming the perfect academic and social community to thrive
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 x GCSE's (grade 9 - 4 (A*-C))
- English Language (grade 4 (C) or above)
- Maths (grade 5 (B) or above)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
Other requirements
Due to the project nature of our business, apprentices must be willing to travel / stay away from home when required. As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold full UK driving license.
About this employer
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
With around 6,500 employees, we operate in Construction, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management, and Site Solutions. Safety is our top priority—always before profit.
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer to ranked in HigherIns’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for three years in a row, Gold Members of The 5% Club for two years, and winners of the Employer Award for Construction Services at the Multicultural Awards 2024 and 2025.
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Company benefits
Online discount platform Volunteering Days Wellbeing Days Generous Holiday Allowance Additional holiday purchase scheme EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme
After this apprenticeship
- At BAM we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 4 apprenticeship, you will recieve a promotion and the opportunity to progress on to our Degree programme
- After completing the full 5 year programme with BAM most of our apprentices have their full Degree, Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Building and are earning in excess of £30,000 + company car / allowance
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003562.
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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
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