Trainee Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

Our Water and Wastewater team provide a range of utility infrastructure services for some of the UK’s largest network owners and operators. This role will work closely with our quantity surveyors who are responsible for the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out.

Annual wage: £25,027.20 a year
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Training course: Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
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

As a vital member of the team, you will be responsible for:

Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
Preparing monthly reports.
Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.

Where you’ll work

12 Parsons Road

Parsons Industrial Estate

Washington

NE37 1HB

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

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as virtual workshops, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Other in:

Quantity Surveying (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day. We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

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

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

You will be fully supported to continue your professional development upon completion of this programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

United Living Group

Rebecca Harrison

earlycareers@unitedliving.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296945.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Sunday 9 February)

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Company’s application instructions

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please visit our website and click the I’m interested button and submit an application. You will be required to submit a CV and if successful will be invited into interview to meet the team.

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