Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

Join Gateley RJA as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor in our Nottingham office and dive into the world of Quantity Surveying. You’ll join our growing and ambitious team who are dedicated to providing an excellent service across various construction sectors.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am to 4:30.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Assisting the surveying team with all pre-contract and post-contract services on a range of construction projects including insurance schemes.
Taking responsibility for successfully completing all allocated QS and PM tasks to a high degree of accuracy.
Assisting with Employer’s Agent services on Design and Build projects and assuming the principal EA role where possible.
Following the company's Quality and Environmental Management System in the delivery of all services.
Assisting on multiple projects simultaneously and developing excellent time management strategies.
Treating all clients to an exceptional level of service.
Conducting regular site visits.

Where you’ll work

Units 3-4 Hawksworth Road
West Bridgford
Nottinghamshire
NG2 5FS

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

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

On this apprenticeship you will complete the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying Pathway) with Nottingham Trent University. This is delivered on a day release basis across a 5-year duration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

At least 5 GCSE's inc Maths & English (grade grade 4-9)

A Level in:

Any (grade 120 UCAS points)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Gateley RJA hold Investors in People Gold status, and strive to maintain a welcoming and people focused working environment. We also take great pride that we won Nottingham Trent University's Apprentice Employer of the Year in 2023 for Medium Enterprise organisations, and we are delighted to be shortlisted again this year!

About this company

Gateley RJA is a Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice who offer a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services, including quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent, clerk of works, and advisory services. Their team is experienced in various construction sectors such as residential health, care, industrial and manufacturing, conservation and commercial. Gateley RJA is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients, ensuring that project budgets, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with clients, with much of their work coming from repeat business and personal recommendations. Gateley RJA hold Investors in People Gold status, and strive to maintain a welcoming and people focused working environment. We also take great pride that we won Nottingham Trent Univ

After this apprenticeship

After successfully completing the apprenticeship, Gateley offers an excellent development framework to facilitate career progression and Chartership attainment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATELEY RJA LIMITED

Hannah Palombella

hannah.palombella@gateleyplc.com

01618367708

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315805.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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