Apprentice Surveyor

CROUDACE HOMES LIMITED

Surrey (CR3 6XQ)

Closes on Friday 16 January 2026

Posted on 9 December 2025

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Summary

Assist Surveyor/Senior Surveyor with the cost management of Company developments, ensuring the Company achieves value for money and provide regular updates on the commercial and financial performance of each site. Undertake structured training to progress to Surveyor level.

Wage

£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 18 January 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • Read, understand and comply with the procedures as set out for the Commercial Department.

  • Assist in assessing the validity of applications for payment from subcontractors including all remeasurable works and authorise interim valuations to enable payments to be made by the Accounts Department.

  • In conjunction with the Surveyor establish a Subcontractor Register for each site under their control, prepare for enquiries to be sent to tenderers, selected in conjunction with the Surveyor/Senior Surveyor and Project/Site Manager, and assist in the preparation of comparisons

  • Attend pre-order meetings, record minutes and follow up any action points. Ensure Pre-Order Questionnaire is received back, completed, before holding pre-order meeting. Assist in preparing a formal order which is to be placed with the successful subcontractor no later than commencement of the works.

  • Ensures, as part of the order process, the following have been complied with by the subcontractor: How the Apprentices will train - Where training will take place (At Work or at College) - if it involves travelling somewhere else, include an address if you can. And how often will training be?

Where you'll work

Croudace House
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6XQ

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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

Level 4 Construction quantity surveying technician apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills

About this employer

Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

https://croudace.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To be discussed with employer 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004627.

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Closes on Friday 16 January 2026

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