Level 6 Degree Apprentice - Construction Quantity Surveyor

DC DRYWALL SYSTEMS LTD

Rotherham, S60 1BY

Closes in 7 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to progress your career. DC Drywall Systems are wanting to invest in you to develop you into a commercial professional who will be responsible for, and capable of, undertaking the commercial management of exciting and varied construction projects. This opportunity is diverse and rewarding for the right candidate.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Based on performance there will be a planned salary increase after the first year.

Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

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

  • Assisting the estimator with tender enquiries
  • Measurement from drawings and completed works on site
  • Analysis of supplier quotes
  • Procurement and placing orders with suppliers
  • Assisting in the valuation of variations
  • Assisting in project valuations and final accounts
  • Assisting with analysis of wages

Where you’ll work

DC Drywall Systems Ltd

Unit D7, Bradmarsh Business Centre

Bow Bridge Close

Rotherham

S60 1BY

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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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

    As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor (apprentice) you will undertake a degree in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management at a nearby university (part time). The successful applicant will not be required to pay any University course fees.

    More training information

    The degree course will be undertaken at Sheffield Hallam University in block release commencing February 2025.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/4)
    • Construction related subject (grade Pass)
    • Construction related subject (grade Pass)

    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
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Works will also involve visiting various Construction Sites.

    About this company

    Established in 2010, DC Drywall Systems Ltd specialise in all aspects of SFS, partitioning, suspended and MF ceilings, full fit out and refurbishment including plaster and tape & jointing finishes. We aim to deliver our contracts safely and effectively, whilst considering environmental and sustainable factors.

    http://www.dcdrywallsystems.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Construction Quantity Surveyor 
    • Commercial Management

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DC DRYWALL SYSTEMS LTD

    Kelly Burns

    kelly@dcdrywallsystems.co.uk

    07713565976

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274936.

    Apply now

    Closes in 7 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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