Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

EMERALD POWER LTD

Middlewich (CW10 0JH)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 May 2026

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Summary

Emerald Power is a growing utility contractor delivering overhead line and power network projects across North Wales and Northwest. Working alongside major clients including Scottish Power Energy Networks, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate/apprentice QS looking to develop a long-term career within the utilities.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm (shorter day Friday)

47 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

4 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 with the commercial management of overhead line and utility projects
  • Support preparation of applications for payment and valuations
  • Assist with subcontractor procurement and account management
  • Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts
  • Help prepare Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices under NEC contracts
  • Support preparation of CVRs and commercial reporting
  • Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation
  • Attend client, commercial, and progress meetings
  • Work collaboratively with operational and delivery teams
  • Assist in managing change control and variations
  • Support final account preparation and agreement

Where you'll work

Brooks Lane
Middlewich
CW10 0JH

Training

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

Training provider

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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

  • Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) Level 6
  • Day release to university 1 day per week - North West/North Wales 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

A Level in:

any (grade BBC)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

Ability to travel to North Wales sites. 

About this employer

Emerald Power is a growing utility contractor delivering overhead line and power network projects across North Wales and Northwest. Working alongside major clients including Scottish Power Energy Networks, we provide high-quality solutions across distribution networks.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and support the successful delivery of overhead line and utility projects.

After this apprenticeship

Company progression to fully qualified QS.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033900.

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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)