Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
QTS GROUP LTD.
Derby, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Penrith
Closes in 14 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 May 2026
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Summary
Kick-start a rewarding career in the commercial side of construction with QTS Group, where your ambition, curiosity, and drive to learn will be supported every step of the way. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals on real projects, while studying to achieve your degree.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Usually Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm but some weekend or evening work may be required to respond to emergencies.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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4
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
- Liaise with Quantity Surveyor regarding commercial aspects of contracts
- Ensure contracts are executed prior to implementation
- Provision of sub-contract documentation to sub-contractors
- Submission of valuations to clients
- Certification of sub-contractor interim valuation
- Approval of supplier invoices
- Assist Quantity Surveyor in preparation of commercial reporting information
- Comply with all QTS company policies and procedures
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 31 Brunel Parkway, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HR
- 5 Springwell Court, Leeds, LS12 1AL
- 73 King Street, Manchester, M2 4NG
- Baxter House, Robey Close, Linby, Nottingham, NG15 8AA
- Unit 23, Bowerbank Way, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, CA11 9BQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
- Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
- Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
- Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
- Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
- Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
- Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
- Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
- Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
- Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
- Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
- Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
- Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
- Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
- Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
- Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
- Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
- Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
- Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Training schedule
More training information
This course is for those who want to be the centre of the management of construction procurement process. If you think logically, enjoy using your own initiative, are interested in financial matters and enjoy dealing with people then it's the perfect course for you.
Module content links an understanding of the construction process with key numerical and cost-management skills. Through industry-relevant course material you'll develop a cohesive understanding of the role of the quantity surveyor, alongside other important skills, knowledge and experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
BTEC in:
HND or HNC in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Driving Licence Essential.
Willingness to travel and stay away from home when needed on site.
About this employer
We are one of the country’s leading railway contractors providing specialist services in a variety of disciplines. With UK-wide reach we’re able to provide efficient, high-quality work no matter the remit.
QTS Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
https://www.qtsgroup.com/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company Pension
Employee Health Assistance Scheme
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Range of optional benefits
Excellent Training & Development
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
This is a degree apprenticeship for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor that leads to a QS role within QTS and RICS Chartership. Qualification required for entry can be A levels or BTEC or HNC? HND Quantity Surveying to meet the requirements of the University.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Earlycareers@QTSgroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033954.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)