Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Cost Consultant)
MA COST CONSULTING LTD
London (EC3R 6DP)
Closes on Friday 16 January 2026
Posted on 25 November 2025
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Summary
This Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is an entry-level surveying position and provides essential support to senior members of the Cost Management Team. You will get training and exposure to budget preparation, cost estimation, financial analysis, documentation, construction phases and developing an understanding of JCT contracts.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5.00pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Attending site visits for valuation purposes
- Using digital measurement tools to quantify works (CostX, BCIS, Spons, Microsoft 360 Packages)
- Conducting valuations
- Producing and preparing written minutes for site meetings
- Assisting in the preparation of cost reports and plans depending on the complexity of the cost report.
- Managing and monitoring project costs – liaising with clients/contracts to discuss variations to costs
- Developing contract administration skills
- Assisting with contract documentation
- Assisting in preparing post-contract documentation ‘final accounts’, ‘valuation certificates’ and other contract certificates.
- Maintain Project documentation and files utilising SharePoint filing systems
- Tasks associated with job responsibilities
· Feasibility Plans
· End of Defects
· Practical Completions
Where you'll work
Bakers Hall
7 Harp Lane
7th Floor
London
EC3R 6DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Apprentices must have the right to work in England and meet the Department for Education (DfE) residency status requirements. You will spend at least 50% of your working hours in England. Be 18 years or over at the start of the programme (due to health and safety) and you will be directly employed in a job role that will enable the requirements of the apprenticeship to be achieved. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
About this employer
At MAC we are committed to a grassroots approach of developing and mentoring future talent. We are looking for ambitious talent to join our company on our apprenticeship programme, which provides entry level into the construction industry and the opportunity to fast track your career as a chartered surveyor.
https://macconsultingltd.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays. Life Insurance. Pension - 6% Employer Contribution. Vitality Health / Medical Insurance.
After this apprenticeship
Quantity Surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring a construction project is on time, within budget, and in line with the client’s expectations. No matter the size, scope or location of a project, their knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism are always in demand.
The University’s Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship provides apprentices with the skills, training, and industry knowledge they need to become valued contributors to the surveying sector. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, students will become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002441.
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Closes on Friday 16 January 2026
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