Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Assistant Apprentice to join our Area 12 account based in Goole.
Wage
£24,548 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday -Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
45 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years 3 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
* Working as part of the Commercial team, this role will play an important part in assisting Commercial Assistants, Commercial Managers and Principal Commercial Managers, you will accurately value the works undertaken by the operational teams and, where necessary, gather and provide records to substantiate cost
* To assist in the daily commercial and contractual aspects of the contracts managed by the operational team (The varied workload includes Highway Maintenance covering drainage, Soft Estate, VRS Barriers and Sweeping and Cleaning in both planned and reactive programmes)
* Financial monitoring and reporting of projects assigned and preparation of associated financial statements
* Assist the Commercial Manager to ensure proper administration of the Contract requirements
* Gather and collate records of all work done
* Check all contract documents before work commences and advise Commercial Manager of abnormalities or peculiarities
* Assist with payment authorisation of subcontractors
Ensure prompt submission of invoices and applications for payment
* To assist the Business Development process in producing information for PQQs and Tenders in relation to the project deliverable to the client and the project deliverable requirement to the business
Where you'll work
Motorway Maintenance Compound,
Finnley's Ln,
West Cowick,
Goole
DN14 9ED
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
* As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician level 4 apprenticeship which will take approximately 39 months to complete
* You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Full UK driver’s license. BPSS requirement. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment