Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Level 6)

Summary

BakerHicks is offering an apprenticeship opportunity to join our supply chain management team. The apprentices will receive support from a learning mentor to help them complete the theoretical qualification and the end-point assessment. Combining on-site experience with best-practice procurement methods.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan. Life assurance scheme & 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave. Discount scheme Employee assistance, Professional development and much more.

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Total hours per week: 40.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 December 2025

Duration

3 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

Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards per company policy
Undertake costing activities, under direction, utilising a sound working knowledge of the cost coding structure for the project
Measure completed works for allocated sections of the project, for interim and final accounts, including recording agreements with client and/or subcontract representatives
Collate and/or produce site records necessary for interim and final account payments and cost reports, including materials received records
Assist in placing subcontract orders per the main contract
Provide financial and surveying-related information as required by senior management, including monthly performance review meetings
Measure the works for payment and final account purposes
Measurement, certification and agreement of subcontractor accounts
Assist site management in the provision of statistics and other surveying-related information for customer meetings
Measurement of the operative's work for the monetary payment system
Liaise with customer representatives and other members of the team to ensure effective communications and a cohesive working environment
Provide support to operations staff on surveying matters
Assistance with ICT development
Maintain personal diary relating to own role
Provide the estimating department with statistical information for new rates
Maintain a suitable filing system
Ensure that all relevant papers are collected and boxed for archiving
Ensure that the quality management processes are cascaded and duly acted upon
Keep up to date with new technology and legislation as appropriate
Such other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post

Where you’ll work

One Warwick Technology Park
Gallows Hill
Warwick
CV34 6YL

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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

In this role, you will be supported through the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying & Project Management Pathway) via Nottingham Trent University. As part of the apprenticeship, you will attend the University on a day release programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs 9-4/ A*-C (grade above grade 5 or 6/B)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Initiative

About this company

BakerHicks is the go-to design and engineering consultancy for those who demand excellence. We specialize in complex infrastructure, process, and built environments throughout the entire project life cycle. Our services range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management and CDM consultancy. We use the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) to ensure efficient and cost-effective design. Our impressive portfolio includes Ireland's largest hospital, Europe's most complex station development, and world-class biomedical research laboratories. Trust us to deliver exceptional results.

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After this apprenticeship

At BakerHicks, we are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations. You will have numerous opportunities within the company for both lateral and vertical progression.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306286.

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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

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