Summary
As a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in assisting our Regional Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors in the financial management and performance of contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours while working towards an industry-recognised qualification.
- Wage
£25,084 a year
Benefits package includes access to an online employee discount platform, generous pension contributions, cycle to work scheme , life assurance, childcare vouchers, annual salary review, bonus schemes ( subject to terms and conditions)
- Training course
- Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Tuesday 14 September 2027
- Duration
2 years 6 months
- 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
What You’ll Do:
- Financial Management: Assist in the negotiation, management, and performance tracking of contracts and sub-contracts
- Commercial Support: Get involved in procurement, supplier engagement, and the financial control of contracts
- Health & Safety: Contribute to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices on all projects
- Personal Development: Work towards your NVQ Level 4 and HNC qualifications, attend apprenticeship training, and grow your expertise in Quantity Surveying
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory legislation and company regulations
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing contract performance, including negotiation of terms, financial management, and reporting
- Develop skills in procurement, revenue management, and cost control
- Support in preparing payment certificates and financial reports
- Attend training sessions and complete all apprenticeship requirements
- Collaborate with various departments and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Whitwick Quarry, Leicester Road, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5GR
- Shap Beck Quarry, Shap, Penrith, CA10 2NX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
What you'll learn
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
Training schedule
- You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveyor while working on a Heidelberg Materials site
- During the thirty-month programme you will gain experience and relevant qualifications in operational aspects of our business alongside blended learning, delivered by The University of Northumbria from which you will receive a Degree
- You will be supported by your line manager, and assigned a mentor, as well as receiving first class training internally
More training information
Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) Level 6.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C or above)
A Level in:
2 subjects including a STEM subject (grade Grades A-C 112+ UCAS pts)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Due to the nature of our sites and the programme requirements a driver's licence is highly desirable - alternatively, please check public transport links. We will accept applicants who are in progress of achieving their licence. You must be willing and able to relocate at any stage during the programme to benefit from the opportunities on offer.