Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Apprentice

STEVE GREGOR PLUMBING AND HEATING LIMITED

Bristol (BS30 5LW)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated individual with a growth mindset and a meticulous eye for detail. In this dual-focused role, you will help handle commercial and operational tasks essential to the seamless execution of our contracting business. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday – Friday. Typically 8 am-5 pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 25 May 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

 Assisting with the setting up of new housing development projects, i.e. compiling a monthly valuation schedule breakdown. 

  • Supporting the monthly valuation process
  • Pricing contract variations and logging these on internal platforms
  • Recording and managing customer sales upgrades and ensuring costs are captured
  • Assisting with the costing of our engineers' claims for chargeable works within an internal app       
  • Liaising with housing developers’ Quantity Surveyors
  • Assisting with specification management, including maintaining and updating material specifications
  • Supporting cost control and commercial management of plumbing and heating installations
  • Providing general administrative support to the existing team
  • Learning all elements of commercial and operational responsibility within the new build sector
  • Gradually taking ownership of tasks and becoming more involved in chasing debt, price increase recovery, WIP, contra charges, etc.

If you are eager to progress and take ownership of diverse responsibilities, we want to hear from you.

Where you'll work

1 Willcock House Southway Drive
Warmley
Bristol
BS30 5LW

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Level 4
  • To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project
  • City of Bristol College (Advanced Engineering Centre)
  • Day Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/5+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

Other requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational knowledge of business administration and a high level of digital literacy. You should be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a specific emphasis on Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting. Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who can manage multiple workflows simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise commercial deadlines alongside day-to-day operational requirements.

We are looking for a self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and a natural inclination toward problem-solving. We hope for efficiency, you must be reliable, organised, and possess the resilience to adapt to changing priorities. A proactive attitude toward learning is essential.

About this employer

Founded by Steve Gregor in 1986, Gregor Heating is a leading, family-run business based in Bristol that has provided heating, electrical, and renewable energy services across the South West and wider areas for nearly 40 years. With a workforce of over 130 employees and a reputation built on the "Gregor Guarantee," the company specialises in New Build work work with housing developers. boiler installations, renewable technologies like heat pumps and solar panels. We are a highly decorated firm, recently recognized as the Which? Trusted Trader of the Month for July 2025, and are deeply committed to the local community through their award-winning apprenticeship schemes and charitable initiatives.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential to move into a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role. However this is not guaranteed and equally this is after years of experience and knowledge gained. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028056.

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Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)