Summary
The role would include a mixture of office and site-based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from start to finish in Highways Maintenance. If you prefer hands-on experience, outdoors and teamwork, have a look at the details below.
Wage
£20,800 a year
Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution. Opportunity to bi-annual salary progression
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday between 8.00am- 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 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
* Commercial understanding of Term Maintenance Contracts.
* Support of change management - Early Warning Notice process, Variations, Remeasurement.
* Support of Supply chain partners assessment and payment.
* Use of commercial management IT systems for measurement and cost.
* Representing Ringway in client facing meetings.
* Processing and management of payment applications.
* Assisting cost management in the weekly Cost/Value.
* Reconciliation meetings.
* Aiding the QS/Senior QS in the administration of subcontracts.
* The role would include a mixture of office and site-based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial Management.
Where you’ll work
Sandy Depot
Beamish Close
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1SD
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
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
* Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Apprenticeship.
* Mentor Support.
* CSCS Card.
* Other practical qualifications.
More training information
* Day release at London South Bank University.
* 2 year fixed term contract.
* You will get hands-on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor allocation and guidance. Additional training is provided.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
A Level or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5 or above)
* Maths (grade 5 or above)
BTEC or equivalent in:
* Engineering (grade Merit 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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative