Apprentice Quantity Surveyor ( Level 4) (ART-0001-24)

Summary

Working within a global consultancy firm, this exciting opportunity will give you the chance to qualify as a Level 4 QS Technician whilst gaining experience in construction practice, legal & economic context in the built environment, building services & environmental science, surveying setting out & construction technology & structures.

Annual wage: £16,770 a year
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Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 19 February
Duration: 3 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

We are looking for an apprentice QS to work within a company that is part of a global consultancy group, employing 9,700 people across 45 countries. They have an exciting range of clients ranging from global commercial and industrial conglomerates to hoteliers, retailers, healthcare trusts, schools, universities, museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship on offer here has been developed to prepare you for a successful future at the company and beyond.

Your initial two years as an Apprentice will involve a great deal of change as you experience the different aspects of the business. This experience will help you to develop the versatility and confidence essential to becoming a trusted adviser to their clients, and you be will provided the mentoring and support you need to thrive on your journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to learn about the commercial side of construction.

The qualification will include elements of; Health, Safety and Welfare; Sustainability, Design, Science, Materials, Maths and Building Technology in Construction; Project Management; Graphical Detailing; Surveying; Finance; Design; Law and Planning Procedures.

Typical days will include:

Applying health and safety issues to all activities
Demonstrating application of the principles of sustainability
Assisting in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
Being able to apply different contracts to different situations
Assisting in the selection of and negotiations with specialist contractors for construction projects
Assisting in the measurement & costing of construction works during a project
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project
Assisting in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis

We are looking for someone who has a real interest in the consultancy side of construction and this is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to further their career and reach their full potential.

The role will involve being based in Luton but 4 weekly work trips into London. All travel will be paid for.

Where you’ll work

22 Guildford Street

Luton

LU1 2NR

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

The apprentice willl work towards a L4 Quantity Surveyor Technician qualification recieveing off the job traiing on a regular basis by means of remote sssions.

Requirements

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The apprentice will be required to make regular weekly trips to the head office in Central London - travel expenses will be paid, but this will involve commuting hours. The apprentice will be required to be aged 18+

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.

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

There is opportunity for full time employment on successful completion of the Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603 972286

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290315.

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Closes on Thursday 30 January

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