Summary
Are you ready to build your career in the construction and building materials industry? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Quantity Surveying team and embark on an exciting journey towards a rewarding career.
Annual wage
£20,000 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Days and times to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 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
* Form a key part of a small quantity surveying team
* Assist in preparation of contract valuations from site records provided by operational personnel
* Submit valuations to clients and assist in resolving queries that may arise
* Liaise closely with customers during contracts to ensure that additional works are highlighted and valued
* Assist with agreement of final accounts in relation to multiple contracts
* Responsible for liaison and production of contract cost and value summaries on a weekly basis
* Help identify cost savings and assist cost control during contracts
* Learn about the different business functions and what our business does forming a close alliance with the operational and commercial teams
* Aid credit control to ensure external payments are received in a timely manner.
* Assist the estimating function of the business to prepare and submit quotations when required.
* Be able to function in a fast movement environment and operate to tight deadlines
* Attend college to complete your Level 4 Construction Quantity
* Surveying Technician apprenticeship, laying a strong foundation for your career
Where you’ll work
Omega House
Enterprise Way
Thatcham
RG19 4AE
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
SKILLS4STEM LTD.
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
Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticship Standard:
* Apprentice must be able to travel to Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UB
* Block release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 9-4)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills