Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - tarmac/TP/67621/7332

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Stancombe (BS48 3QD)

Closes in 26 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)

Posted on 27 February 2026


Summary

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with our Commercial and Operational teams, gaining invaluable experience in managing and controlling the financial and commercial aspects of projects and contracts. You’ll learn how to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

  • Collaborating with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Preparing and reviewing client accounts and commercial statements
  • Analysing project drawings and quantifying work
  • Managing payments and sub-contract purchase orders with full compliance
  • Tracking applications for payment and ensuring timely processing
  • Supporting the measurement and valuation of completed works

Where you'll work

Stancombe
BS48 3QD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Other in:

Relevant subject (grade Strong performance)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working

About this employer

As the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business, we’re a unique place to work in that we influence the future of the UK. It's something we’re extremely proud of and enjoy sharing that passion with colleagues who decide to join us, whatever your background. Our hugely diverse areas of work require a broad range of skillsets, learning styles and approaches to work. We really do have a role for anyone, whether you’re practically minded and suited to hands-on roles, or better placed leading on business strategy with a keen eye for data and trends. We’re looking for good people who share our values and want to make a difference, welcoming diversity of thought, experience and skillsets.

After this apprenticeship

  • Assisstant Quantity Surveyor 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Early Careers Team

earlycareers@tarmac.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018244.

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Closes in 26 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.