Summary
We're looking for a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice to join our team, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying.
Wage
£19,000 a year
a salary earning potential of up to 35K upon completion of the course
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years 6 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
You'll work with the team to deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure.
Your day to day will include:
* Working across the commercial and pre-construction department
* Assisting the team with value and risk management
* Supporting the commercial team with cost control, analysis and estimates
* Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course
Where you’ll work
Centenary House
10 Winchester Road
Basingstoke
RG21 8UQ
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
* As a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc in Quantity Surveying with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
A Level in:
* any subject (grade C)
* any subject (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
* Organisation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative