Apprentice Buyer - Commercial
BELLWAY HOMES LIMITED
Gateshead (NE11 0JH)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
At Bellway, our people drive our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer flexibility and adjustments to help you succeed- just ask us how.
Our North East Division, based in Gateshead, is recruiting for an Apprentice Buyer to join the Commercial team.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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35 hours per week.
Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 3 September 2026
- Duration
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4 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
You’ll work in our Commercial team and learn to:
- Manage material suppliers
- Buy materials when required
- Prepare and monitor site material costs
- Contribute to various meetings
- Price customer extras and liaise with the sales department as necessary
Where you'll work
Bellway House
Kingsway North, Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0JH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEESSIDE 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
What You’ll Gain
- A nationally recognised Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician qualification, then a Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor degree
- Transferable skills like leadership and communication
- Experience with a 5* housebuilder
- A strong professional network
- Insight into the housebuilding industry
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 23 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 75 years ago, into a respected national brand. Bellway began as a small family business in 1946 - with a passion for building exceptional quality homes in carefully selected locations, inspired by the needs of real families. To this day, we maintain these same core values, combining our decades of expertise with the level of personalised care that Bellway is known for.
After this apprenticeship
- By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career along with practical experience and a nationally recognised qualification
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014749.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.