Quantity Surveyor Apprentice
WATES RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
Guildford (GU2 7NF)
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you’ll gain practical experience and insight into the commercial aspects of built-environment projects. You’ll learn about processes and activities that support cost management, profitability, and risk control.
- Wage
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£16,685.50 to £26,984.10, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
7:30am - 5pm
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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3 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
- Build positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including customers and supply chain partners.
- Support the preparation, review, and analysis of commercial reports and documentation related to project finances
- Help maintain the company’s financial and contractual position by understanding project progress and legal requirements.
- Develop knowledge and skills in forecasting, risk assessment, and cash flow management.
Where you'll work
Guildford Park Road
Guildford
GU2 7NF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Team working
- Good time management
- Can meet work deadlines
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
The Wates Group, established in 1897, is one of the leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses in the UK. Everything we do is guided by our purpose of working together to inspire better ways of creating the places, communities, & businesses of tomorrow. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Wates is committed to the long-term sustainability of the built environment and is working to eliminate carbon from its operations by 2025.
After this apprenticeship
- Wates offer a wide range of career progression opportunities including further qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship.
- Permanent position for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014142.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.