Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

Summary

The trail Group are looking for Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor. We are offering a candidate a great opportunity to develop and learn new skills.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

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

Supporting the senior quantity surveyor and team in the commercial aspects of the business
Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements
Scrutinising maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals
Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors
Preparing and resolving monthly applications, invoices, and payments
Performing risk, value management and cost control
Preparing tender and contracts documents, including bills of quantities
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Allocating work to subcontractors
Interacting with the senior QS, directors, and group financial manager for cash flow management and projections

Where you’ll work

UNIT C
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
WHITE OAK SQUARE
LONDON ROAD
BR8 7AG

Training

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

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Your training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

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.

Your training plan

On programme Training:

Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate
End-Point Assessment
Online Portfolio
Online Test
Project
Professional Discussion

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Driving would be helpful, as maybe expected to visit our construction sites, although we do have good transport links to the office.

About this company

Trail Group provides a comprehensive, one-stop solution for construction and hard facilities management, offering a wide range of services to improve built environments and enhance communities. Construction, Maintenance, fire safety, building solutions, groundworks, void works, electrical, active fire, environmental services

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After this apprenticeship

To be a competent Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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