Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

OPTIMA CONTRACTING LIMITED

West End Road (HP11 2QB)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2026


Summary

We are now seeking to appoint an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join the Optima Installations Ltd team. The main purpose of the role is to learn all aspects of the surveying function whilst completing Surveying Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will assist in overseeing the management of projects from conception to completion.

Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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

The role will involve the following tasks:

  • Assist in overseeing the management of projects from conception to completion.
  • Assist with monitoring progress on site to ensure completion of works within agreed programmes.
  • Provide support regarding all financial aspects of projects to ensure a successful outcome.
  • Process sub-contract orders and purchase orders for plant and material.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations on site.

Where you'll work

Optima Contracting Ltd
Courtyard House
West End Road
HP11 2QB

Training

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

Training provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Training course

Surveying technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • The successful candidate will be enrolled on to Surveying Technician Level 3 Intermediate Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will attend college on day release as directed by the college.
  • Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Surveying as a pre requisite to end point assessment and will become Associate members of the RICS (AssocRICS).
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

We create beautiful interiors with exceptional, flawlessly crafted, glazed partitioning systems. We have manufacturing facilities in the UK and in Malaysia. Our design teams work with the latest BIM technology and our highly trained and experienced installation teams ensure we meet the highest standards on-site.

After this apprenticeship

  • On successful completion of level 3 and EPA students can progress onto BSc Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OPTIMA CONTRACTING LIMITED

Sarah Kay

HR@optimasystems.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017445.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)