Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Workington (CA14 2TQ)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 May 2026)

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

This programme is designed to develop the next generation of construction professionals. This role is based within our North Team at our Workington office and provides a structured pathway to becoming a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor, combining practical experience with academic learning in a supportive and friendly environment.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Starting pay of £8.00 per hour (with annual increases)
Potential earnings of around £40,000 once qualified

Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 17:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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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 part of the team, you will support the successful delivery of projects by learning and contributing to:

Contractual & Financial Management:

Assisting with managing project costs, budgets, and financial performance, including materials, goods, and subcontracted work

Procurement:

Supporting the selection and negotiation of subcontractors and suppliers

Stakeholder Management:

Building relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors, including participation in meetings

Teamwork:

Working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, gaining practical knowledge in a collaborative team environment

Technology:

Learning how to use our Oneserve/Coins software to record and track completed works

Where you'll work

Lowther Road
Clay Flatts Trading Estate
Workington
CA14 2TQ

Training

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

Training provider

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUILDING

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

  • You will begin by working towards a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying qualification, with progression to a fully funded Level 6 Degree
  • Throughout the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience while building the technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in the construction industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Design, surveying and planning for Built Environme (grade pass)

BTEC in:

Construction or engineering programmes. (grade pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills

About this employer

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 125-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.

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Company benefits

  • 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Fully funded degree qualification
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • High street and lifestyle discounts
  • Up to 8 hours paid volunteering time per year

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • A 6-7 year development program to support the Apprentice to become a qualfied Quantity Surveyor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Hayley Degg- Novus Property Solutions

hayley.degg@novussolutions.co.uk

07787530088

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027826.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 May 2026)

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