Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

Are you ready to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary and studying for a fully funded degree? Monaghans is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, where you’ll work alongside industry experts, develop essential skills, and build a rewarding career in construction.

Wage: £14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
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Training course: Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, with one hour for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 5 years
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

Assist in Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Support the team in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for construction projects.
Work on Project Valuations: Help assess the value of work completed on-site and ensure accurate financial tracking.
Support Contract Administration: Learn how to manage contracts, assess risks, and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Where you’ll work

4 More Place
London
SE1 2AU

Training

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

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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

Day release at university

Requirements

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
Number skills

Other requirements

Entry requirements for the University: A Level BBB or; BTEC National Diploma DDM or; Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

About this company

Our mission is to be the most innovative and unique Built Environment Consultancy, admired by our clients, colleagues and peers. Established in 1975, Monaghans have grown organically alongside our diverse client portfolio, providing service excellence to become one of the most respected value-adding consultancies across multiple property sectors. With a network of offices across the UK and a number of established strategic partnerships internationally, we are able to exceed our clients' requirements, servicing their needs with expert teams who are overseen by our passionate and innovate leadership team.

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

Company benefits

•Additional personal benefits including death in service benefit of 4x salary •Paid volunteering day •Paid birthday leave •Cycle to work scheme •£100 yearly contribution to non-work related personal development

After this apprenticeship

Chartered Quantity Surveyor

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304380.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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Company’s application instructions

All applications must be submitted with a covering letter and CV to cv@monaghans.co.uk quoting reference AQS.2025 specifying the office location you are applying for.

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