Are you looking to kick start your career in Quantity Surveying? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career at VVB where our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values www.vvb-eng.com/who-we-are/ Why work for us? VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Fire, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. We combine robust processes with specialist agility and are end results driven in everything we do. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people, and our environment. VVB Website - www.vvb-eng.com. We are a business that is growing with a number of high profile projects secured. As part of our ethos we are looking to bring in people who are interested in growing their career in our fast paced organisation that is full of opportunity. This could be you About the Trainee Programme As a trainee at VVB, well equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience youll need to become a qualified Construction Quantity Surveyor. Well reward you with a starting salary of up to £21,000 a year. And on top of your salary, youll also have access to employee benefits package. Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools. 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme. Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP. Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE) 25 days holiday bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down) This is a three-year programme, where you can look forward to: A work-based learning programme designed to provide you with maximum exposure to our business and the wider infrastructure industry Achieving nationally recognised Level 4 qualification as a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Getting involved in a range of projects and initiatives on top of your everyday role, giving you the chance to develop at a fast pace Exposure to our Executive Leadership Team and a unique opportunity to learn from colleagues leading our business Building your professional network working with colleagues from across the infrastructure industry Understanding of legal duties and compliance in regard to Quantity Surveying. What you will learn: 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. Key Qualifications. 5 GCSEs A- C or 8 to 4 including English and Maths or equivalent Key Skills IT skills Written skills I.e. report writing, communication to employees Planning skills (Time and workload) This roles contracted location will be at a VVB Office Location. You will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Do you want to be part of our VVB Apprentice Programme which will provide you a career within the Infrastructure Industry? Click apply and complete our application form. NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.