Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician

TRAC FUTURES

Luton (LU1 2NR)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 10 December 2026)

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Working within a global consultancy firm, this opportunity will give you the chance to qualify as a Level QS whilst gaining experience in construction practice, financial, legal and economic context in the built environment, building services and environmental science, surveying setting out and construction technology and structures.

Wage

£17,666.40 a year

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 January 2027

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

We are looking for an apprentice QS to work within a company that is part of a global consultancy group, employing 9,700 people across 45 countries. They have an exciting range of clients ranging from global commercial and industrial conglomerates to hoteliers, retailers, healthcare trusts, schools, universities, museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The role supports the Cost Management team in delivering cost consultancy services through supervised practical experience, formal training and on-the-job learning. The first two years will provide exposure to different areas of the business.

General Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Attends induction and training sessions and completes mandatory professional development courses.
  • Actively participate in an approved apprenticeship and learning programme.
  • Work towards required qualifications with support from line management and mentors.
  • Follow prescribed operational processes, procedures and ways of working.
  • Complete allocated tasks accurately and within agreed timescales under supervision
    Work cooperatively as part of a project team.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Seek guidance when unsure and act on feedback provided.
  • Assists in basic cost activities such as estimation and time/budget tracking for projects.
  • Follows basic contract administration procedures and maintains contract documentation under supervision.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow document control procedures.
  • Complies with basic safety guidelines and participates in safety training. Achieves required entry-level safety certification such as CSCS.
  • Participates in basic ESG-related activities and supports CSR events.
  • Develop understanding of sustainability principles in the built environment.
  • Communicates effectively with clients, delivers projects to client satisfaction, and assists in basic proposal preparation when requested.
  • Join and contribute to YPF and other company groups
  • Begin building a professional profile, including appropriate use of LinkedIn and attendance at agreed networking or learning events.
  • Lives, eats and breathes the company values of Excellence, Simplicity, Sharing, Independence, Passion.

Where you'll work

1 Mill Yard
Guildford Street
Luton
LU1 2NR

Training

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

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • Science (grade 4/C)

CSCS in:

CSCS (grade Pass)

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

TrAC Futures is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

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).

  • There is opportuntiy to progress into full time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063463.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 10 December 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.