Summary
This is an exciting entry level position for a candidate who wants to work within the commercial sector of construction. Work and train with a successful company who work on a range of projects in all sectors including Education, Commercial, Residential and Healthcare.
Annual wage
£18,000 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
2 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
* Assisting the commercial team with day-to-day duties.
* Attending along side contract managers to learn the way sites work and form relationships with sub-contractors.
* Taking off drawings, ordering materials, assessing sub-contractor wages. (After learning)
Where you’ll work
UNIT 7
DOLLYMANS FARM
DOUBLEGATE LANE
WICKFORD
SS11 8UD
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
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
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
* CertHE Quantity Surveying
More training information
* Education on how to use take off system (Bluebeam).
* Extensive learning on drywall/SFS systems
* Daily assistance on learning how all functions of the business works from entering data into excel to processing payments for Sub-contractors
* Guidance when completing University Degree
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade C/4)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Any (grade 112 UCAS Points (BBC))
BTEC in:
* Any (grade 112 UCAS Points (DMM))
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
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
TO APPLY: Please email a CV and Cover Letter Joe@rjbinteriors.com. The application process will consist of: Interview with Commercial Manager to understand the role and if the job is a good fit for both parties. Interview will consist of general questions to gain the understanding of the employer and employee. Along with basic questions to understand the candidate’s knowledge of certain parts of the construction industry. After an internal assessment on the candidates knowledge, a formal offer will be made. If the candidate is unsuccessful, feedback will be given on why they were unsuccessful.