Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a qualified Construction Quantity Surveyor. McMullen Facades Ltd. offers a complete facades solution, from design to completion, striving for a unique standard of excellence throughout. The company is part of the JRL Group, a construction services business with a turnover in excess of £800m.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Stakeholder Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance Scheme Access to on-site gym facilities and fitness classes at head office

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, times may vary depending on project. Our usual weekly working time is 45 hours, this will be adjusted to 40 hours for people under the age of 18.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

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

You will:

Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and budgets specifically for facade systems, including cladding materials (e.g., metal, glass, stone), support structures, and installation methods.
Learn how to measure and value intricate facade elements and installations on site.
Contribute to the preparation of tender documents and contract administration, with a focus on facade-specific specifications and performance requirements.
Help track project costs, including material procurement, labour, and plant, identifying potential overruns or savings related to facade works.
Assist in the preparation of payment applications and valuations, considering the unique challenges and milestones of facade installation.
Develop an understanding of different forms of construction contracts relevant to specialist facade packages.
Attend site meetings, often focusing on facade progress and coordination with other trades.
Assist the procurement team with the sourcing of facade materials, obtaining quotations from specialist suppliers, and evaluating their suitability based on cost, quality, and lead times.
Contribute to the negotiation of material prices and delivery schedules for facade components.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation, including variations and progress related to the facade.
Undertake relevant training and development activities as required, potentially including specialist facade system training.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, particularly those relevant to working at height and handling facade materials.

Where you'll work

4 Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Herts
WD6 1RN

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Your 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.

Your training plan

Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment.
Additional short courses and internal training programmes.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business Management (grade A)
Physics, Design, Maths (grade B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Willingness/ability to travel
Full driving license preferred
Interest in Architecture

About this company

The JRL Group encompasses 35+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. We offer managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £800m. Our portfolio of exciting projects include the Landmark Pinnacle, refurbishment of Regents Crescent and Royal Mint Gardens. We take pride in our diverse, flexible and skilled workforce, giving our people opportunities and confidence to innovate and succeed.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to broaden your experience through secondment to our other in-house companies like Midgard, Ark M&E or Access.

Potential career growth first to Assistant and then Senior Quantity Surveyor via a Degree Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

J. Reddington LTD

Urte Sonnenberg

urte.sonnenberg@jrlgroup.co.uk

+442089537800

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319065.

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Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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