Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

VOLKERFITZPATRICK LIMITED

Abingdon (OX14 4RY)

Closes on Sunday 23 August 2026

Posted on 3 July 2026

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Summary

VolkerFitzpatrick are building the Didcot Science Bridge section of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure. Our quantity surveying apprentices will be an integral part of the site operations team, being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the project. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

  • Assist the procurement process to maximise profit
  • Ensure you are aware of your roles and responsibilities with particular reference to VolkerFitzpatrick’s commercial interests
  • Ensure you effectively and appropriately communicate between members of staff where required
  • Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure your actions are closed out quickly
  • Ensure accurate records are kept of the subcontractor’s works
  • Assist in the production of the back up to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd’s Commercial policy
  • Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an ongoing basis 
  • Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all peoples‘ irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status
  • Assist with the archiving in accordance with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd’s commercial policies
  • Develop an understanding of the different programme types weekly, as-built, construction, target and contract
  • Take responsibility for my own safety, and the safety of others who may be affected by my actions or non-actions 
  • Report any concerns regarding any aspect of health and safety to my line manager

Where you'll work

99 Park DR
Milton
Abingdon
OX14 4RY

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 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Proactive

Other requirements

Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the location of our projects. Due to the project requirement, the Client requires candidates to live in the local area. The ‘local area’ is defined as any location falling within the boundary of Oxfordshire, plus a perimeter area of 10 miles into the counties that border Oxfordshire.

About this employer

VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK. We provide specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients. We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry. Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments. Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.

Company benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • Private medical care
  • Pension

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040513.

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Closes on Sunday 23 August 2026