Higher & Degree Apprenticeship - Commercial
Barratt Redrow PLC
Coalville, Gateshead, Halesowen, Leeds, Manchester, Northampton, Tamworth, Wakefield, Warrington, York
Closes on Monday 16 March 2026
Posted on 9 February 2026
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Summary
Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic house-building industry? We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, offering a bespoke Higher & Degree Apprenticeship designed for individuals from all backgrounds.
- Wage
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£26,227 a year
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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12
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 an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- Assist the Quantity Surveyor in managing subcontractors, materials and goods
- Assist in the accurate costing and cost control for each aspect of site development
- Assist with the compilation of all departmental reports and attend meetings as required
- Provide administrative support for the team whilst maintaining relevant filing and database systems
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Barratt House Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1UF
- Barratt House, The Watermark, Gateshead, NE11 9SZ
- 60 Whitehall Road, Halesowen, B63 3JS
- Raynham House, 2 Capitol Close, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0WH
- Adamson House, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2YY
- Barratt House, Sandy Way, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EJ
- Tamworth, B77 4EG
- Redrow House, Brunel Road, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XG
- 303 Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6XF
- Unit 6, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN
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
- Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) - Level 6
- Attend 4 x 1-week annual block teaching with Sheffield Hallam University for academic study
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
Company benefits
- Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
After this apprenticeship
A potential career path for an apprentice in commercial can include many different, exciting roles:
- Commercial Director
- Head of Commercial
- Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
- Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Manager
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014048.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 16 March 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.