Level 6 - Leeds Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship - 2025

Cushman & Wakefield

Leeds (LS1 2ND)

Closes in 2 days (Monday 17 March)

Posted on 13 February 2025

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Summary

You’ll study a Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, which combines a part-time undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying with hands-on work experience. As you progress, you’ll work towards achieving your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Wage
Competitive

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Life Assurance Group Income Protection joining Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Private Medical Insurance Professional Subscriptions (e.g. RICS) 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays - pro-rated for part-time employee

Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 3 September

Duration

5 years 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • You will assess the financial impact and profitability of construction projects.
  • You will become an expert in the art of costing a building at all stages. Not only that, but you’ll also ensure that each project meets legal and quality standards.
  • You will be working on construction projects from the very start.
  • You’ll gain hands-on experience in everything from cost planning and contract administration to procurement and financial reporting.

Where you’ll work

St. Pauls House
23 Park Square South
Leeds
LS1 2ND

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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

  • Construction Quantity Surveyor Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship.
  • Training will take place virtually with training provider.

The following qualifications will be gained:

  • A BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent Quantity Surveying Level 6 Diploma that is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies and meets the educational requirements for the professional bodies’ full membership or chartered status.
  • Industry certificates in Site Safety Plus Site Managers’ Safety Training Scheme and Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme which are required for safe operations in the workplace.

More training information

Completing an apprenticeship at Cushman & Wakefield offers the unique opportunity to work alongside subject matter experts, allowing you to directly apply your theoretical knowledge in your day-to-day role. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviors necessary to become a chartered surveyor within 5.5 years. In addition to your on-the-job experience, you’ll receive regular training from our in-house APC Consultant, ensuring your continuous professional growth. If your performance is strong, you'll transition to our graduate programme in year four, where you'll continue working towards your APC Chartership.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

A Level in:

  • any subject (grade 96 UCAS via A-Level or BTEC)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this company

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in 400 offices and approximately 60 countries. In 2023 the firm had revenue of $9.54 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services.

After this apprenticeship

  • Once you have completed your apprenticship and passed your APCS and gained your MRICS qualification, you will then become a newly qualified surveryor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Earlycareers@cushwake.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303436.

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Closes in 2 days (Monday 17 March)

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