Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician

TRAC FUTURES

Cambridge (CB24 8PS)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 November 2026)

Posted on 27 October 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal L4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 January 2027

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 an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

The role offers a comprehensive insight into Quantity Surveying from a contractor’s perspective, covering all aspects of the process, from compiling initial tender documentation through to final accounts, including the contract administration involved along the way. You will also gain experience in running and managing projects, with a focus on achieving a favourable financial outcome and maintaining target profit margins.

Main duties include:

  • Communicating with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to help projects run smoothly.
  • Developing an understanding of health and safety, quality and sustainability within the construction industry.
  • Helping to identify materials and resources needed for different projects.
  • Assisting with invoices, paperwork and keeping project records up to date.
  • Learning about contracts, purchasing and the commercial side of construction.
  • Learning how project costs are monitored and budgets are managed.
  • Working alongside experienced team members to develop practical skills and knowledge, with the opportunity to progress onto a formal Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

Unit 2, Brookfield Business Centre
Twentypence Road, Cottenham
Cambridge
CB24 8PS

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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

About this employer

TrAC Futures 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:

TRAC FUTURES

Yasmin Deter

yasmin@tracweb.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061052.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 November 2026)

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