Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

We’re on the lookout for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. Offering creative solutions to our clients, Mascot Management is involved in some of the region’s largest and high-profile projects. With a team of experienced Directors at the helm, we are best placed to offer you a solid route to progress your career.

Wage

£22,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Plus agreed yearly bonus scheme.

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

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

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be working alongside experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Directors but with autonomy to develop your own capabilities and network. Day to day you will:

Assist colleagues with cost planning.
Produce tender documentation.
Draft contract documents.
Carry out monthly valuations.
Agree final accounts.

Where you’ll work

WARDS COURT

203 ECCLESHALL ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S11 8HW

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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM 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

You will attend Sheffield Hallam University on day release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any subject (grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit)

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

Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working

Other requirements

Our office is located in Sheffield, S11 8HW, along with regular site visits within the region. You must be able to reliably commute and have access to a vehicle.

About this company

Mascot Management Ltd, founded in 2001 in Sheffield, is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, delivering expert services in Cost Management, Project Management, and Construction Health and Safety. Recognised across the UK for our commitment to quality and professionalism, we proudly offer nationwide coverage through our directly employed staff, ensuring tailored, high-quality solutions for our clients.

Company benefits

The health and wellbeing of our employees is of paramount importance, so on joining us you will receive an additional 'Wellbeing' payment each month.

After this apprenticeship

The employer is ready to invest in the development of the successful candidate. This is a long-term career opportunity.

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