Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

Apprentices will follow the Level 6 chartered surveyor apprenticeship standard. This apprenticeship runs over four years and includes studying for a BSc in Quantity Surveying. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you qualify as a Chartered Member (MRICS) of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, with one day for training / University work.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 5 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

Conduct feasibility studies and cost benchmarking
Develop cost estimates and budgets at different project stages
Measuring drawings from the Design team, using measurement software such as Cost X
Provide cost advice and value engineering solutions to clients
Attend site meetings – depending on the stage of project for either design team meetings or progress meetings with the contractor and project team
Record effective meeting notes and formal minutes
Prepare tender and contract documents
Manage procurement processes, including contractor selection and tender evaluation
Monitor project expenditure, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting
Assess and negotiate variations, claims, and final accounts
Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with projects
Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify valuations
Ensure compliance with contract terms, regulations, and best practices
Support the preparation of financial and contractual reports for stakeholders
Work towards becoming a professional with expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts

Where you’ll work

Office 12, i6,

6-8 Charlotte Square

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4XF

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

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

Chartered Surveyor (degree):

As an Apprentice, you’ll be enrolled in a higher-level apprenticeship. This will provide you with the knowledge and qualifications you need to maximise your career in Cost Management
We work with trusted learning partners to deliver our apprenticeships
You will spend one day a week learning with them during term time. The rest of your time will be spent working on projects with Dome, where you will gain valuable on-the-job learning experience.
You will receive a structured development plan
This covers all key areas that we believe are essential for our apprentices to thrive at Dome
Your line manager will be there to guide you throughout your apprenticeship journey

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

A Level (grade 96 Points)

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
Logical
Team working

About this company

Dome is a regional SME with a well-established reputation for excellence in project delivery, offering expert Cost and Project Management services. Known for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across various sectors, Dome provides tailored solutions that ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on being hands on, authentic and refreshing in our approach. We deliver our services with creativity and added value, which is what sets us apart for all the right reasons. We take immense pride in building long lasting and collaborative relationships with our clients and trusted partners, understanding that each project is unique and treating them as such.

http://www.domepm.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday, plus birthday off Company pension contributions Flexible working environment

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that following the apprenticeship, you will become a Chartered Surveyor and progress within Dome

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