Apprentice Surveyor

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Surveyor who is willing to take on varied and challenging tasks. You will be expected to support regeneration activity, manage the Council's land and property assets as part of the Commercial Property Portfolio.

Annual wage

£24,790 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

24,790 - £25,183 depending on qualifications and experience.

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

37 hours per week, Full Time, Permanent. Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

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

You will be expected to support regeneration activity
Manage the Council's land and property assets as part of the Commercial Property Portfolio
Assist in the sale and acquisition of land and property
Provide a range of duties aligning outcomes with the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan

Where you’ll work

Riverside House

Main Street

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1AE

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

NOTTINGHAM TRENT 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

This role includes a day release to university to obtain a degree which is RICS accredited and then leading to obtaining MRICS status.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Rotherham Council employ almost 5,000 people to provide essential services to our 260,000 residents. It also has an important role in working with other providers of public services across Rotherham for residents and 100,000 people who work in Rotherham. You could become part of a team that makes a difference.

http://www.rotherham.gov.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a great work-life balance, including flexible work as well as the option to work alongside a team willing to challenge the norm to deliver a better outcome.

After this apprenticeship

This is a full-time permanent post.

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