Summary
The opportunity to become a member of the surveying team for a successful commercial painting and decorating company who have delivered many prestigious projects throughout London and the South East for in excess of 30 years. We pride ourselves on the quality projects we deliver and along with our reputation within the industry.
Wage
£18,000 a year
Regular reviews will be carried out which may result in a pay increase dependent on progress etc
Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (with day release for university).
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 1 May
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
* Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline
* Manage client relationships
* Undertake costings and cost planning of construction projects
* The detailed quantification and costings of construction works and the methods of cost planning that can be applied
* Construction project control and reporting - management of a construction project and the principles of contingencies and risk allowances
Where you’ll work
94 Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3TW
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
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
* Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
* Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
* Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
* Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
* Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
* Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
* Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
* Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
* Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
* Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
* Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
* Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
* Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
* Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
* Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
* Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
* Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
* Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Your training plan
* You will be working towards a Chartered Surveying (Degree) Level 6 qualification over a 5-year period
* Training will consist of on-the-job training at our Enfield Office and sites in and around London and 1 day per week at London University
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English Language (grade Level 4 or above)
* Mathematics (grade Grade 4 or above)
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
* Initiative
Other requirements
This role will involve early starts, the ability and confidence to travel around London to various sites, and meet client contacts. You will need to obtain your CSCS card and undertake your Level 1 H&S training as part of the apprenticeship.