Summary
Apprentices at Berkeley need to show a willingness to learn. You should be comfortable communicating with different personalities. We work in a fast paced environment so you will need to adapt to change. You will be liaising closely with the Land, Technical and Construction Departments from design through procurement and construction.
Wage
£24,000 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years 3 months
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
There are 7 Quantity Surveying roles based in West and East London, Bath and Leatherhead.
The Commercial Department is responsible for organising materials and contractors used in the build process, for on-going costs and contract management for a project. The team works closely with the technical and construction departments to ensure that what is being built is accurate, on time and to budget.
Tasks could include:
* Logging data into excel or word
* Assessing changes to scopes of work
* Meeting with contractors to discuss variations
* Processing payments
Where you’ll work
Berkeley Group - Friary Quarter
Woodbridge Road
Guildford
GU1 4QD
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
* The Commercial (Quantity Surveying) apprenticeship will last approximately 27 months which will be delivered by a college with face to face sessions in London. It is planned to be a day release model.
* Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment - Quantity Surveying.
* Functional skills level 2 in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* Maths & English GCSE (grade D+ or Level 1)
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
* Team working