Apprenticeship for MEP / M&E Quantity Surveyor

MAG-7 LIMITED

Southampton, SO15 1GW

Closes on Monday 30 June

Posted on 5 September 2024

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Summary

Achieving a recognised degree that can lead to becoming a Chartered RICS Quantity Surveyor while all fees are paid and no student loan to pay off. On the job training while gaining valuable experience with ongoing career development. There is an industry need for this role and it is well paid, especially when qualified.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

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Salary to be reviewed after successful completion of probation period

Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
The daily unpaid lunch break is 30-minutes. The Company’s core hours of work are between 09:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday. Lunch breaks can be taken flexibly.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

5 Years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Initially the role will involve studying and attending university on a day release basis alongside gaining on the job experience by shadowing the line manager and assisting with the following generic tasks:

  • Preparation of accounts
  • Managing documents
  • Monitoring KPI’s
  • Financial reporting
  • Agreeing accounts
  • Visiting projects

Where you’ll work

Overline House

Blechynden Terrace

Southampton

SO15 1GW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Your training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
  • Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
  • Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
  • Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
  • Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
  • Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
  • Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
  • Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
  • Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
  • Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

    • Your training plan

    • Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree)
    • We offer a unique training programme, overseen by a designated mentor. The programme is tailored and works with a blend of formal learning leading to recognised qualification, alongside on the job training and experience
    • Our programme includes a three-way apprenticeship agreement endorsed by the candidate, the learning centre and us

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    A Level or equivalent in:

    • In line with GCSE subjects (grade Passes to min 112 UCAS points)
    • In line with GCSE subjects (grade Passes to min 112 UCAS points)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • IT (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)
    • Science (grade 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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Loyal, honest & trustworthy
    • Competent with Microsoft Excel

    Other requirements

    The role will be based in Southampton & will involve travelling to our client sites & offices. The role will start on an agreed date (which might be different from the apprenticeship start date), you will gain valuable work experience and the degree course start date will be September 2025.

    About this company

    MAG-7 are a consultancy business specialising in MEP building services quantity surveying and dedicated to finding commercial solutions for our clients.

    http://mag-7.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Once qualified ongoing training can include short term course, Career Path Development [CPD] courses and seminars
    • Our scheme can be a pathway to membership of the RICS and other professional bodies

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MAG-7 LIMITED

    CHERIE BAKER

    cherie.baker@mag-7.co.uk

    02382513733

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274929.

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    Closes on Monday 30 June

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