Trainee Commercial Apprentice

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Dudley (DY3 4AR)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 2 July 2026)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in a commercial environment within the construction industry? Our Commercial Trainee - Contracting programme provides the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience, professional qualifications, and exposure to a dynamic commercial team.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Complete a Level 4 commercial qualification through a structured apprenticeship
  • Learn how to price and generate customer quotations using internal systems
  • Support in converting quotations into contracts
  • Build strong customer relationships and resolve queries professionally
  • Gain a broad understanding of Tarmac’s products and services
  • Work collaboratively across commercial and quantity surveying teams
  • Take part in role rotations to build wider business knowledge
  • Represent Tarmac in customer interactions and industry events
  • Contribute to team targets and customer service excellence

Where you'll work

1 Baggeridge House
Roadstone Drive, Gospel End
Dudley
DY3 4AR

Training

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

Training provider

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working

About this employer

As the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business, we’re a unique place to work in that we influence the future of the UK. It's something we’re extremely proud of and enjoy sharing that passion with colleagues who decide to join us, whatever your background. Our hugely diverse areas of work require a broad range of skillsets, learning styles and approaches to work. We really do have a role for anyone, whether you’re practically minded and suited to hands-on roles, or better placed leading on business strategy with a keen eye for data and trends. We’re looking for good people who share our values and want to make a difference, welcoming diversity of thought, experience and skillsets.

After this apprenticeship

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

Commercial Team.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Early Careers Team

earlycareers@tarmac.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038295.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 2 July 2026)

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