Summary
Our Water and Wastewater team provide a range of utility infrastructure services for some of the UK’s largest network owners and operators. This role will work closely with our quantity surveyors who are responsible for the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out.
Wage
£25,027.20 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
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
As a vital member of the team, you will be responsible for:
* Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
* Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
* Preparing monthly reports.
* Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
* Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.
Where you’ll work
12 Parsons Road
Parsons Industrial Estate
Washington
NE37 1HB
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
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
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as virtual workshops, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4-9/C-A*)
Other in:
* Quantity Surveying (grade Pass)
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
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working