Summary
Quantity Surveyors are part the commercial team looking after the financial side of a construction project. Working on live facility management contracts, managing budgets, costs, invoices, negotiating with sub-contractors, dealing with contracts.
Wage
£20,800 a year
Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution. Opportunity for bi-annual salary progression
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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
* To assist with the procurement of materials and off-site services
* To assist with procurement and cost control of sub-contractors
* To assist with the payments
* Develop an understanding of cost control
* Develop an understanding of programming and sequencing
* To assist with sub-contract administration
* To support project close-out and archiving of accounts
Where you’ll work
Camberley
Sandhurst
GU15 4PQ
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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
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
* Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree)
* BSc Commerical Management qualification
* Professional Membership with Royat Institute Charterd Surveyors
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 5 or above)
BTEC or equivalent in:
* BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM to DDM)
Other in:
* A Levels (104 to 120 UCAS) (grade BCC to BBB)
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
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.