Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician ( Ref WIL-0010-26)

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Luton (LU1 2NQ)

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 30 July 2026)

Posted on 3 July 2026


Summary

An opportunity to work with a leading main contractor on a large scale redevelopment site in central Luton - ideal for someone who would like to train within the commercial side of construction managing budgets, costs, invoices, negotiating with sub-contractors and dealing with contracts.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 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

We are looking for a L4 Quantity Surveyor apprentice to work with a leading main Contractor on a large scale redevelopment site in central Luton.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to train within the commercial side of construction managing budgets, costs, invoices, negotiating with sub-contractors and dealing with contracts.

The Level 4 qualification will include elements of health, safety and welfare, sustainability, construction technology, contracts, procurement, cost control and financial reporting so good maths ability and natural leadership qualities are essential.

A typical day may include:

  • Assisting with re-measurements on site for labour-only and sub-contract payments
  • Attending Sub-contractor pre-appointment meetings
  • Sub-contractor management including the checking and processing of labour-only and sub-contract payments
  • Assisting in the preparation of interim valuations
  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports
  • Preparation and issuing of sub-contract documentation to sub-contractors
  • Maintaining live costs of selected works
  • Liaising with Engineers for records of labour, plant & materials
  • Preparing take-offs for potential schemes & for the Estimating Department

Where you'll work

5 Guildford Street
Luton
LU1 2NQ

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

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

As well as onsite experience the apprentice will receive regular online learning sessions from a recognised Training Provider

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • Science (grade 4/C)

CSCS in:

CSCS (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Due to planning agreements in place, only applicants living in Luton can be considered for the role with priority given to those living in LU1, LU2, LU3 and LU4 postcodes
  • The apprentice will need to be able to travel to site independently every day
  • Before starting on site, the apprentice will need to successfully achieve a CSCS qualification - assisitance will be provided with this
  • As the role involves working on site, you will need to be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers

About this employer

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • There is opportuntiy to progress into full time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603 972286

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032845.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 30 July 2026)

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