Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Leeds (LS10 1AB)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)
Posted on 13 March 2026
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity 2 Quantity Surveying Apprentices to join our Finance Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
- Wage
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£24,309 a year
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The role comes with a progression plan that pays the Real Living Wage and (where applicable) above.
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, the hours of work will be agreed with the line manager to meet the Apprenticeship Training Requirements and Business needs.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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 Apprentice, you will rotate around programmes working alongside teams and your mentor to develop your understanding and competence in:
- Carrying out commercial and contract management across a diverse supply chain
- Ensuring that contracting processes, procedures and governance are complied with
- Developing skills in contract administration for construction contracts
- Monitoring and supporting cost controls, including assessment of interim and final accounts
- Managing contract and contractor performance including escalated issues and disputes
- Being a part of risk management processes
- Being involved in developing and managing both regulated and below threshold procurement activity
- Being able to identify and deliver continuous improvement
Where you'll work
1 Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park
Leeds
LS10 1AB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
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
The successful candidates will study the Level 6 Construction quantity surveyor degree programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University. This is typically a 5-year programme plus your End Point Assessment. The apprenticeship is delivered through blended on campus learning along with some self-study from the workplace. Further information can be found using the links below:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0045-v1-0
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/building-and-quantity-surveying/quantity-surveyor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any 3 other subjects (grade C/4/Pass)
- English (Literature or Language) (grade C/4/Pass)
- Mathematics (grade C/4/Pass)
A Level in:
BTEC 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
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- A full DBS check will be carried out upon appointment
- A full UK driving licence is required with access to your own car that can be used for business purposes (mileage paid)
- This role is hybrid working with attendance at offices across Yorkshire as and when the business requires, there is no set days for office attendance
About this employer
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day
- Online GP Service
- Pension Scheme + much more!
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
Upon completion the apprentice will move into the relevant Quantity Surveying substantive role that comes with its own progression plan linking to development opportunities and pay increases.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009919.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)
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