Summary
At McLaughlin and Harvey you will have the opportunity to train as a Quantity Surveyor. From day one, you will receive the best mentored, relevant and practical experience on site, tailored to suit your chosen career. You'll develop as a Quantity Surveyor who is responsible for negotiating and concluding contracts for our projects.
Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
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
During the development period the Trainee Quantity Surveyor will assist the Quantity Surveyor and carry out the following duties:
* Assist with the procurement of Sub-Contractors.
* Assist with the preparation of Sub-Contract Orders
Contribute to the preparation of Monthly Valuations.
* Assist with Payment of Sub-Contractors and Cash Flow Forecasting.
* Support the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of Costs and Budgets.
* Review and undertake site measurements.
* Assist with the preparation of internal & external monthly reports.
* Liaise with all members of the Site team, e.g. Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Manager.
* Liaise with other departments within the business e.g. Estimating & Finance.
Where you’ll work
Brightside Lane
Sheffield
S9 2RX
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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM 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
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C)
* Maths (grade C)
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
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Initiative