Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

DOYLE HAMILTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Romford (RM1 3NH)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 May 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join an established and growing business, working in a fast-paced environment with high-profile clients. A fantastic chance to start your career and benefit from on-the-job experience across a range of projects, while gaining a recognised qualification.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

The successful candidate will join Doyle Hamilton Associates' experienced team of quantity surveyors in managing costs at all stages of construction projects.

Initially, you will be assigned to a line manager and gain vast experience by shadowing and assisting on a range of activities including:

  • Estimates and cost planning
  • Site meetings, inspections, scoping / briefing meetings
  • Tender analysis
  • Cost reporting
  • Design team meetings
  • Procurement and Tendering
  • Valuations

Your average week will be split between office-based working and site visits. There will also be a degree of flexible working offered (working from home).

Where you'll work

Queen Court
9-17 Eastern Road
Romford
RM1 3NH

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 surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
  • Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
  • Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
  • Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
  • Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
  • Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
  • Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
  • Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
  • Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
  • Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

Training schedule

  • Level 6 Chartered Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship will lead to a RICS accredited degree and RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
  • Training will be completed on-the-job, with one day a week study through UCEM
  • The company will also provide opportunities for formal and in-house training courses

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Other in:

UCAS (grade 96 UCAS tariff points or equiv)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Doyle Hamilton Associates is a team of young, dynamic quantity surveyors. We believe in being known in the industry as construction consultants who are professional yet personal. DHA work in various sectors including Retail, Education, Healthcare and Commercial.

http://www.doylehamilton.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Performance related bonus scheme
  • RICS membership fees paid
  • Pension Scheme

After this apprenticeship

We want our apprentices to quickly become an integral part of the team and achieve their career ambitions.

Many of our current team, from surveyors to directors, have started their careers with us, through an apprenticeship, and advanced through the company as knowledge and experience has grown.

Progression through the apprenticeship will lead to the following:

  • Opportunity to run your own projects from inception to completion
  • Progression within a growing company, offering a long-term career leading to a full-time position
  • Internal progression to management level and beyond

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DOYLE HAMILTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Matthew Bastable

matthewbastable@doylehamilton.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031170.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)