Trainee Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship
BTS SPECIAL WORKS LTD
Basildon (SS15 6SS)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 November 2026)
Posted on 15 October 2026
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Summary
This role offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable industry experience, work towards a university qualification and develop a clear career pathway. With dedicated in-house training and ongoing support, you will have the chance to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress within the industry.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The salary for this role will be dependent on experience.
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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 with measuring and quantifying construction works from drawings and specifications
- Support the preparation of cost estimates, quotations and tender documentation
- Assist with pricing works, monitoring project costs and managing budgets
- Help prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Assist with ordering materials and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers
- Learn to prepare and process applications for payment, invoices and variations
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements and commercial documentation
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the commercial team
- Attend site visits and meetings to gain an understanding of construction projects and progress
- Develop an understanding of contracts, procurement and commercial management
- Use Microsoft Excel and other software to support cost tracking, reporting and administration
- Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the commercial team
Where you'll work
Unit 4 Saffron Court
Southfields Industrial Estate
Basildon
SS15 6SS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in-house from our experienced Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor. As well as attending Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford one day a week during term time to complete a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 qualification to support your academic learning and professional development.
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
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Reliable
About this employer
BTS Special Works offers a comprehensive range of specialist building fabric repair and refurbishment services for predominantly Tier 1 contractors.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our clients a full package of External Wall Insulation, External & Internal Decorations and External Fabric & Structural Repairs whilst continuing to offer value for money and the highest possible standards of workmanship.
Approved installers of all the major External Wall Insulation, Concrete Repair & Decoration Manufacturers, BTS Special Works management team has been successfully carrying out refurbishment projects since 1989 and has a wealth of experience of working in partnership with main contractors and resident social landlords alike.
Services include:
• Condition Surveys
• Façade Cleaning
• Grit-blasting
• Coating/Graffiti Removal
• Concrete
• Structural
• Brickwork Render
• Helical Stitching
• Wall & Anchor Ties
• Resin / Grout Injection
• External Decorations
• Class ‘O’ & AG Coatings
• External Wall Insulation
• Liquid Coatings to Roofing, Balconies and Walkways
https://btsspecialworks.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A clear career progression pathway, with the opportunity to develop into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role through hands-on experience, in-house training and university study.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Recruitment at BTS Special Works Ltd
btsspecialworks@btsgroup.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059062.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 November 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.