Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships Team based in the North West. The role will involve assisting the Quantity Surveying Team to provide effective cost management and cost control.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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The more experienced and qualified you become, the more your salary will grow.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

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 with subcontract procurement and accounts
Assist with tender analysis
Assist with site re-measures
To help with external valuations and cash flow procedures
Assist with take offs
To ensure optimum profit margin
To ensure timely settlement of final account
To interact with site personnel and ensure good lines of communication are maintained during the project
Assist surveying team with general contract administration
Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
Helping to manage any contractual disputes
Providing assistance and advice to project teams on contractual, financial and commercial issues
Monitoring and controlling the preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR’s) and quarterly reviews and ensuring these are produced to company standard
The preparation of monthly contract review summaries including financial forecasts to completion
Ensuring timely settlement of final accounts
Financial management of subcontract supply chain
Ensuring projects are delivered to budget
Helping to develop the regional supply chain

Where you’ll work

Plodder Lane
Edge Fold
Bolton
Lancashire
BL4 0NN

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 surveying technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

Your training plan

Complete Level 4 (HNC) Quantity Surveying Technician qualification in Year 1 and 2.
Progress onto the BSc (Hons) Construction Surveyor Degree in year 3
You will attend Salford University one day a week for 5 years

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

Other in:

Any (grade C/ Pass)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

You will work on site or the office 4 days a week and attend university one day per week.

About this company

Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people. But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings. The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.

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

Company benefits

We have a range of benefits which include Pension Scheme, Health & Wellbeing, 23 days holiday, Seddy Savings, Ministry of Fun, Training & Development, Eye care vouchers, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme.

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 successful completion of the BSc Construction Quantity Surveyor you will be become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Jenna Eaton

jenna.eaton@seddon.co.uk

07929663012

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306919.

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Closes in 2 days (Friday 11 April 2025)

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