Apprentice Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor

Summary

As a Pre-contract Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for quantification of all aspects of construction projects and the preparation of cost plan and bills for quantities documentation. We will support your time with us by further developing your business, behavioural and technical skills

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 August
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

Understand, analyse and coordinate tender documentation
Quantify all aspects of construction projects in line with industry standards
Identify deficiencies, risks and conflicts within drawn and written documentation
Understand common construction contracts and procurement routes
Collaborate with project managers, architects and engineers to develop effective solutions
Prepare carbon assessments for construction projects
Conduct site visits to assess pre-contract risks and identify potential issues

Where you’ll work

17 New Road

Thetford

IP24 1AN

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

Online learning
On-site learning with our qualified Quantity Surveyors

More training information

18 modules with be studied over 4.5 yhears

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Travel will be required throughout East Anglia region

About this company

As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.

https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company pension. Employee discount scheme. Free on-site parking. Health and wellbeing programme Life insurance. Sick pay.

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

Quantity Surveyor Level 6 Degree

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