Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We’re currently offering the opportunity for apprentices to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the quantity surveying and construction industry. You will be assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects and the control of costs during a construction project.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours: General working hours to be confirmed. 08:30 - 17:00, however site hours will vary and could start at 07:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 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

Help manage the commercial side of construction projects and look for ways to minimise the total cost of the project to the business whilst still meeting the required standards and levels of quality.
You will split time between working in the office and out on site, preparing payments and cost reports and managing relationships with various stakeholders
Work closely with the project team to identify and tackle challenges throughout a project.
Help build and maintain relationships with both Clients and Subcontractors as well as with teams across the business
Have involvement in procurement, negotiation, valuation and ensuring payments are made with subcontractors.
Submit client Application For Payments (AFP’s) on a monthly basis.
Attend project control meetings to understand and review progress on site.
Run and reviewing cost reports to ensure accurate forecasting, both internally and to the client.

Where you’ll work

Alexander House

1 Mandarin Road

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 5RA

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

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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

Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship.

A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies meeting the educational requirements for Technician status or the equivalent level of membership.
You will receive full on-the-job training by your dedicated mentor.
Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment.
The training will be 1 week blocks with Leeds College of Building, which may need you to stay away from home but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A-C or 4-9)
Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)

A Level or equivalent in:

Mathematics (grade A - C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Science Subject (grade A - C)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Full clean driving licence: desirable – we would be looking for individuals to pass their driving test whilst employed with us, if not already done so. This is required for any site visits that may need to be carried out; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region

About this company

JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.

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

Company benefits

Pension, Life Assurance, Westfield Health, Profit share Bonus (not Guaranteed) Car allowance for site based roles.

After this apprenticeship

You will be a integral part of the team from day one with JN Bentley and when you complete your initial apprenticeship qualification you will be considered for further training. This will be discussed with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team.

From completing a level 4 qualification this could then lead to you having the opportunity to carry out a Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Construction Quantity Surveying.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED

Tabby Bentley

mmbcearlycareers@jnbentley.co.uk

+441756691308

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301732.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 28 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Find the role through the online search button on our website. upload your CV and a cover letter, and create an account. You will need to agree to our privacy policy in order to allow us to see your data. There will be some supporting questions that need to be answered which will help determine if you reach the next stage, so all questions must be answered. One of our internal recruiters will then call you to discuss the role further and advise if you are to be selected for interview

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