Quantity Surveying Technician Apprentice (Administrator / Project Manager trainee) - (KJP-0001-24) – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is an office based management role and not a trade role. The role would suit an administrator or finance assistant with some construction knowledge, involving word processing and data entry into spreadsheets and the handling of corresponding documentation for quantity surveying, site, design and project management.

Annual wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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Pay is age dependant and may increase with performance reviews.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 5 January

Duration

2 years 3 months

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

The apprentice will provide full administrative support and be involved in the delivery of the following activities:

Site Management

Inductions
Toolbox talks
Contractor management
Health and safety management on site
Reviewing risk assessment method statements
Conducting and producing risk assessment method statements
Reviews and inspection
Setting out

Design Management

Document management
Drawing and Design reviews
Design Team meetings
Co Ordination of Contractors design package

Quantity Surveying

Sub Contract Variations
Measurement
Notices
Sub Contract Comparisons
Package Scoping
Cost Reporting

Project Management

Programming (producing short term programmes and understanding the contract programme)
Reporting against programmes
Progress reporting
Pre Contract
Neighbour Engagement
Logistics Plans

Where you’ll work

Maple Road

Saddlebow

King's Lynn

PE34 3AH

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

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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

Quantity Surveying Technician level 4 apprenticeship standard

More training information

The training will be a mix of 20% online work and college sessions and 80% on the job.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

any (grade any)

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
Administrative skills
Team working
spreadsheets

Other requirements

This an office based role and is not suitable for those looking to undertake a trade apprenticeship. The successful applicant will need to have passed the CSCS operative test. TrAC will purchase the relevant card for the successful applicant. Some experience in construction or administration would be desirable but is not essential.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Company benefits

Transport cost to college will be covered.

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

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there may be a permanent role available as a junior quantity surveyor

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