Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED

Bristol, BS37 7UU

Closes on Wednesday 19 February

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

As a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in assisting our Regional Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors in the financial management and performance of contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours while working towards an industry-recognised qualification.

Annual wage
£24,960 a year

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Benefits package includes access to an online employee discount platform, generous pension contributions, cycle to work scheme , life assurance, childcare vouchers, annual salary review, bonus schemes ( subject to terms and conditions)

Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 16 September

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

What You’ll Do

  • Financial Management: Assist in the negotiation, management, and performance tracking of contracts and sub-contracts.
  • Commercial Support: Get involved in procurement, supplier engagement, and the financial control of contracts.
  • Health & Safety: Contribute to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices on all projects.
  • Personal Development: Work towards your NVQ Level 4 and HNC qualifications, attend apprenticeship training, and grow your expertise in Quantity Surveying.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory legislation and company regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing contract performance, including negotiation of terms, financial management, and reporting.
  • Develop skills in procurement, revenue management, and cost control.
  • Support in preparing payment certificates and financial reports.
  • Attend training sessions and complete all apprenticeship requirements.
  • Collaborate with various departments and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

Where you’ll work

Wickwar Road

Chipping Sodbury

Bristol

BS37 7UU

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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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

    • You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveyor while working on a Heidelberg Materials site.
    • During the thirty month programme you will gain experience and relevant qualifications in operational aspects of our business alongside blended learning, delivered by The University of Northumbria from which you will receive a Degree.
    • You will be supported by your line manager, and assigned a mentor, as well as receiving first class training internally. 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade 4 (C) or above)
    • 2 subjects including a STEM subject (grade Grades A-C Grade 112+ UCAS pts)
    • UK Driving Licence (grade Full or in progress by Sept)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Due to the nature of our sites and the programme requirements a driver's licence is highly desirable - alternatively, please check public transport links. We will accept applicants who are in progress of achieving their licence. You must be willing and able to relocate at any stage during the programme to benefit from the opportunities on offer.

    About this company

    Working at Heidelberg Materials UK is about being part of One Team. We operate over 280 manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK and employ more than 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers. We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business and we are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer. We exceed customer expectations through an engaged team that is professional, responsible and reliable. We believe in working safely and sustainably, focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. Our employees understand that we do much more than just produce materials: we are vital to ensuring roads can be built and maintained; we manufacture the concrete foundations for buildings such as schools and hospitals; and we are part of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK.

    https://www.heidelbergmaterials.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and the Heidelberg Materials programme you could progress to a supervisory role. From your fourth year Hanson will also fund and enable you to top up your studies towards a full honours degree in minerals management over an additional two-year period.

    We can offer you clear career pathways, with access to multiple opportunities across our business from unit, production, plant, or operational managers, to transport and distribution managers, technical or commercial roles. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please apply online now.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED

    Heidelberg Materials Recruitment Team

    recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279476.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 19 February

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    Company’s application instructions

    This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. https://www.careers.heidelbergmaterials.co.uk/en/apprenticeships/higher-apprenticeships All of our vacancies are listed by location. Please apply to the vacancy of your preferred location or contact our Hanson Recruitment team. E: recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com