Apprentice Construction Quantity Surveyor
R.G. CARTER PROJECTS LIMITED
Bury St. Edmunds (IP33 3PA)
Closes on Monday 6 April 2026
Posted on 2 March 2026
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Summary
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for cost control and ensuring that projects are completed within budget. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08:15-17:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
You will learn how to:
- Conduct cost estimates and prepare budgets for construction projects
- Analyse project plans and specifications to determine quantities of materials needed
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to develop cost-effective solutions
- Monitor project costs throughout the construction process and make recommendations for cost savings
- Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, and final accounts
- Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Provide guidance on contractual matters to project teams
- Conduct site visits to assess progress and identify any potential issues
Where you'll work
30 Out Westgate
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 3PA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ANGLIA RUSKIN 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
- Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4
- One day a week at college
- Learn as you earn
- Daily on site learning wtih mentors and colleagues
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other 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
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.
After this apprenticeship
Potential management position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018583.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 6 April 2026