Construction quantity surveying Apprentice technician (level 4)

DODD GROUP (MIDLANDS) LIMITED

Smethwick, B66 2NN

Closes on Friday 14 February

Posted on 11 December 2024

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Summary

Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire & has remained privately owned ever since. With an unrivaled reputation within building services, we offer a comprehensive electrical & mechanical design, installation & maintenance service across many sectors. Our Head Office Estimating Team is expanding & we are looking for young talent to join us.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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21 days annual leave plus all Bank holidays Life Insurance Salary reviewed and increasing as each grade is passed

Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday between, 8.30am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

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.

Where you’ll work

Dodd Group (Midlands) Ltd

Unit 1, Rabone Park

Rabone Lane

Smethwick

B66 2NN

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

SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

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

 

  • Workplace-based training
  • Day release at the training provider

More training information

  • We will support you to the completion of your Level 3 qualification and assist and support you through the next stage of your learning
  • Your training will be delivered on a day-release basis in conjunction with the training provider

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 4)

BTEC in:

  • engineering (grade 2)

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
  • Patience

About this company

Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire and has remained a privately owned family business ever since. With an unrivalled reputation within building services, we offer a comprehensive electrical and mechanical design, installation and maintenance service across many sectors.

https://www.doddgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Once completed and offered a permanent contract, you would raise to 25 days a year annual leave and receive private health cover

After this apprenticeship

  • Following completion, you could consider taking a further qualification
  • Level 4 (Higher) considered equivalent to a HNC, and work towards becoming an experienced Design Engineer Technician

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DODD GROUP (MIDLANDS) LIMITED

Mary-Anne Clayton

hr@doddgroup.com

07595609795

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291215.

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Closes on Friday 14 February

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