Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – Level 6
PRICE BUILDING SERVICES LTD
London (EC3V 3NL)
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
This Level 6 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship offers a salary while working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying. The programme combines academic study with practical, hands-on experience across live projects, allowing the apprentice to develop strong commercial, financial and contractual knowledge alongside real-world application.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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7.30am to 4.30pm 30-mins lunch, working days TBC
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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5
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
The apprentice Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial function across multiple projects and will gradually increase responsibility as competence and confidence develop.
Typical duties will include:
- Assisting with cost planning, budgeting and financial forecasting for projects
- Supporting the preparation of tender and procurement documentation
- Assisting with subcontractor enquiries, comparisons and appointment processes
- Supporting interim valuations, payment applications and cost reporting
- Assisting with the management of variations, change control and final accounts
- Working closely with project managers, engineers and site teams to monitor progress and cost performance
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and handling commercially sensitive information professionally and confidentially
Where you'll work
5 Royal Exchange Buildings
London
EC3V 3NL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
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
- Training - Quantity Surveyor - Level 6
- Delivered via day release at college
- Ongoing on-the-job training and mentoring
More training information
Skills:
- Technical interest in engineering
- Organised and proactive
- Good communication skills
- Personal qualities
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Team-orientated
- Willing to learn and take ownership
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- ENGLISH (grade C /4 or above)
- Maths (grade C 4 or above)
- Science (grade C or 4 or above)
A Level in:
- Any (grade C 4 or above)
- Any (grade C 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Heat and Vent (grade Pass)
- Plumbing (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role involves working on live construction sites across London, including high-profile commercial projects. Applicants must be comfortable working in a site environment and following strict health and safety procedures.
Other requirements include:
- Ability to work safely on construction sites, including working at height where required
- Willingness to comply with all site rules, inductions and PPE requirements
- Understanding that some projects may require security clearance or background checks
- A professional and responsible approach when working on high-profile projects
- Ability to travel to different sites across London
About this employer
About Price Building Services
Price Building Services is a leading UK mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) contractor, delivering complex building services solutions across major infrastructure, commercial and public-sector projects. We work with Tier 1 contractors and clients on some of the UK’s most high-profile developments, delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable outcomes.
People are at the heart of our success. We have a proven track record of developing apprentices and trainees through structured learning, mentoring and real project experience. Our commitment to skills development, local employment and social value means we don’t just build projects — we build careers and invest in the next generation of industry professionals.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the Level 4 Mechanical Project Engineer apprenticeship, the apprentice is expected to progress into a Project Engineer role within Price Building Services.
With continued experience and development, progression opportunities may include:
- Taking on increased responsibility across project coordination and delivery
- Progression into Senior Project Engineer roles
- Development into Project Management or Engineering Management positions
- Further professional training and qualifications in building services or project management
- The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career within building services engineering and project delivery
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013860.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026