Apprenticeship - Quantity Surveyor

A T JONES & SON LTD

HAMPSHIRE, PO16 8SS

Closes on Tuesday 1 April

Posted on 13 September 2024


Summary

We are looking for an ambitious professional to join our Commercial team at the ATJ Group, we are passionate about providing learning and development opportunities and enjoy welcoming talent into the industry and providing the tools to develop within their career.

Annual wage
£16,640 a year

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We place all our Apprentices on bespoke development plans which are designed during their first 6 months, this maps out their first 2 - 5 years and highlights possible changes in title, salary increases, training opportunities & success indicators.

Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 June

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

Assist the Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor with the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Participate in tender handover from estimating department 
  • Ensure adequate LOI or PO in place 
  • Prepare profit plan 
  • Procure subcontract packages and orders ensuring compliance with specification, drawings and employers requirements
  • Prepare and submit client applications 
  • Visit site regularly and join application meetings with the client
  • Complete site measures where relevant 
  • Participate in team meetings and liaise with the site team 

Where you’ll work

9 GARDEN OFFICE VILLAGE

BROADCUT

FAREHAM

HAMPSHIRE

PO16 8SS

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 COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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

  • The Apprentice will be working closely with an experienced team, therefore a great learning opportunity
  • They will be undertaking a Higher Apprenticeship and receive their HNC
  • Formal training will be undertaken remotely with the training provider; University College of Estate Management, this is usually one day per week and can either be done in the office or from home
  • A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade Min. Grade 4)
  • Maths (grade Min. 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

The position will involve travelling by both car and public transport, our project locations are not fixed and change over time. You will be required to attend each location assigned to you as necessary. Early starts are common to ensure you can start your day at the designated location as required.

About this company

Construction company specialising in drylining, partitions, ceilings & SFS on large scale projects spanning various sectors including: Education, Commercial, Leisure, Multi-Room Accommodation, Health Care. Proud to work with select reputable main contractors on a number of projects across the South of England. Our head office is based in Fareham. Proud to hold our ISO Accreditations.

http://www.atjones.net (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits platform powered by Mintago, encompasses a wealth of benefits for our employee's from salary sacrifice schemes, to high street discounts, access to online GP's & Independent Financial Advisors.

After this apprenticeship

Once this Apprenticeship has been achieved it is likely the Apprentice will progress onto the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree). From here they are able to progress within their Surveying career from Apprentice to Assistant, Surveyor to Commercial Management. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276684.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 1 April

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