Apprenticeship - Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

A T JONES & SON LTD

HAMPSHIRE (PO16 8SS)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an ambitious professional to join our Commercial team at the ATJ Group, this opportunity will be a mix of both Estimating and Quantity Surveying. We are passionate about providing learning and development opportunities and enjoy welcoming talent into the industry and providing the tools to develop within their career.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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We place all our Apprentices on bespoke development plans which are designed during their first 6 months, this maps out their first 2 - 5 years and highlights possible changes in title, salary increases, training opportunities & success indicators.

Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

Assist the Commercial Lead / Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Support with the full tender process from enquiry to submission, including interpreting specifications, pricing works, coordinating supplier/subcontractor input, and preparing professional tender documentation
  • Support with client relationships through proactive communication, attending tender meetings/interviews, and supporting negotiations to secure orders and contracts
  • Support project delivery post-award by handing over to delivery teams, assisting with value engineering, variations, and ongoing commercial or technical queries
  • Participate in tender handover from estimating department
  • Ensure adequate LOI or PO in place
  • Prepare profit plan
  • Procure subcontract packages and orders ensuring compliance with specification, drawings and employers requirements
  • Prepare and submit client applications
  • Visit site regularly and join application meetings with the client
  • Complete site measures where relevant
  • Participate in team meetings and liaise with the site team 

Where you'll work

9 GARDEN OFFICE VILLAGE
BROADCUT
FAREHAM
HAMPSHIRE
PO16 8SS

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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

  • The Apprentice will be working closely with an experienced team, therefore a great learning opportunity
  • They will be undertaking a Higher Apprenticeship and receive their HNC
  • Formal training will be undertaken remotely with the training provider; University College of Estate Management, this is usually one day per week and can either be done in the office or from home
  • A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

The position will involve travelling by both car and public transport, our project locations are not fixed and change over time. You will be required to attend each location assigned to you as necessary. Early starts are common to ensure you can start your day at the designated location as required.

About this employer

Construction company specialising in drylining, partitions, ceilings & SFS on large scale projects spanning various sectors including: Education, Commercial, Leisure, Multi-Room Accommodation, Health Care. Proud to work with select reputable main contractors on a number of projects across the South of England. Our head office is based in Fareham. Proud to hold our ISO Accreditations.

http://www.atjones.net (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits platform powered by Mintago, encompasses a wealth of benefits for our employee's from salary sacrifice schemes, to high street discounts, access to online GP's & Independent Financial Advisors.

After this apprenticeship

Once this Apprenticeship has been achieved it is likely the Apprentice will progress onto the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree). From here they are able to progress within their Surveying career from Apprentice to Assistant, Surveyor to Commercial Management. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028967.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)