Summary
Elvet Chartered Surveyors is a multidiscipline surveying practice specialising in Building Surveying, Asset Management, Cost Management and Project Management. Based in the north-east. Elvet have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join the company.
Wage
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
The company will develop a training plan with regular salary increases to reflect development until the apprenticeship is completed. Annual appraisals will also be included to review current progress, salary, training and other benefits.
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Fridays 9am to 12 noon
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 4 August 2025
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Assist colleagues to provide cost management services.
* Visit live construction sites to develop knowledge of the industry.
* Aid in the preparation of reports.
* On the job training to support the degree apprenticeship route with a local university.
Where you’ll work
Portland House
Belmont Industrial Park
Durham
DH1 1TW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
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
* During term time the apprentice will need to attend university one day a week, which may fluctuate subject to the course programme.
* The degree apprenticeship is a five year course.
* The provide is Northumbria University based in Newcastle.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 6)
* Maths (grade 6)
* Science (grade 6)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
Other requirements
The vacancy will be working in an office environment and outside. It will involve travel to other locations.