Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group

Retford (DN22 9BL)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

We're looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join ILIOS, a joint venture between Kier and NUVIA. As a construction partner on the STEP Fusion programme, one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and clean energy projects. We offer the opportunity to build foundations and progress onto a Quantity Surveying degree programme.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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 now recruiting our first cohort of apprentices, offering an opportunity to start a career in quantity surveying at the beginning of a world-leading programme that is shaping the future of clean energy and advanced construction. This apprenticeship forms part of ILIOS' longer-term commitment to developing skills, capability and future project leaders to support the delivery of STEP and similar programmes over time. 

  • Working across commercial and pre-construction departments
  • Assisting the team with value and risk management
  • Supporting the commercial team with cost control, analysis, and estimates
  • Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course 

Where you'll work

West Burton
Retford
DN22 9BL

Training

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

Training provider

SHEFFIELD HALLAM 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

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us. 

Requirements

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English
  • 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T-Level, BTEC
  • National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma)
  • Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered

About this employer

Did you know Kier has been placed in the government’s top 100 apprentice employers? You can trust us to help shape your future. Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world – and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.

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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

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.  

  • Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field
  • Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills
  • Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network
  • Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Kier Group

Tom Webb

tom.webb@kier.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033736.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)