Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – 2026 - London (5950)
SKANSKA UK PLC
London (EC2R 6BH)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 9 March 2026)
Posted on 9 February 2026
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Summary
You will be a part of our Building team, delivering projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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3
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
- Supporting project delivery by managing subcontractors and adhering to the timelines of the project
- Assisting with the procurement of sub-contract packages and build strong and lasting relationship with the sub-contractor based on good communication and trust
- Working within the projects commercial team, measuring levels of works done
- Liaising with site team to assess completion of works and clear for payment
- Completing site measurements and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
- Preparing contract documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
- Working with numerical data in multiple software programmes to record payment applications and payment certificates
- Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and construction professionals, you will be learning to manage the commercial success of a project. No one day is the same
Where you'll work
Skanska UK LTD
London
EC2R 6BH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
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
Initially, you will be studying a level 4 qualification in Quantity Surveying at the University of Westminster, with the plan to progress to a level 6 qualification afterwards.
More training information
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. If you have any questions, please contact us: emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place.
Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.
Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
http://www.skanska.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You will be a part of a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices. Funding and support to help you achieve a formal qualification. My Rewards – an array of retail, dining, well-being and travel discounts. Professional and social events.
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
- You will be part of a well-established organisation built on strong purpose and values
- We want you to do well and will support you to have a meaningful career beyond the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013968.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 9 March 2026)
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