Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We’re excited to announce that we’re recruiting an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Manchester! If you're keen to develop a career in commercial management within the construction and telecoms sectors, and want to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to begin your journey.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Competitive salary aligned with government guidance, with annual performance reviews linked to pay progression

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Some travel to other UK headquarters is required. Late or weekend working may be required.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Support the Commercial team in managing cost and value across projects from inception to completion. Assist in preparing contract sums, valuations, and final accounts
Liaise with clients to agree on variations, valuations, and invoicing
Support the negotiation and management of subcontractors and suppliers
Work with internal teams to ensure projects stay within budget and deliver value for money
Gain hands-on experience using systems such as Sitetracker and Navision
Participate in reporting, cost analysis, and post-project commercial reviews

Where you’ll work

Unit E, Madison Place
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5AG

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

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

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C/4 or above)

Other in:

A Level or equivalent (grade 104 points)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths or other numerically focused subjects (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK’s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider. In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients. We’re committed to developing future talent. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in this dynamic and niche field. As part of the Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll receive a professional qualification while contributing to meaningful projects and gaining valuable work experience.

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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

After completing the apprenticeship, you can progress into a Quantity Surveyor role, managing your own projects and clients. With experience, there are further opportunities to move into Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, or leadership roles within the commercial team.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315792.

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Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 29 April 2025)

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