Job Description
2026 – L4 Construction QS
HS2’s apprenticeship programmes are designed to combine hands-on practical learning, with structured technical development through selected training providers.
Apprentices will learn directly from industry experts, gaining real-world experience while applying their knowledge in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship programme at HS2, apprentices also benefit from additional development opportunities, including a core skill development pathway and an extensive support network, enabling professional growth and building the confidence needed to succeed.
As a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprentice at HS2 you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage commercial contract at HS2, providing assurance ensuring value for money, protecting public funds and supporting effective delivery, whilst complying with relevant standards, funding rules and accountability requirements.
The Apprenticeship Programme involves hands on experience working within the Commercial delivery Teams at HS2 Ltd whilst studying towards an internationally recognised Level 4 Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
This year we have two x Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship opportunities available working within the HS2 Commercial Delivery Teams in London and Birmingham. Both roles will require regular travel to various site locations along the HS2 route. Travel offsite would be funded by HS2.
Successful Apprentices will join the HS2 programme in September 2026 for an induction and to meet their fellow early careers cohort. They will then undertake a range of placements across relevant teams to ensure they are able to meet the requirements of their apprenticeship standard, whilst gaining hands on experience in the workplace, providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in their chosen discipline area.
About the role
Accountabilities:
1. Assist in the measurement and valuation of construction works, supporting cost planning, cost control, and financial reporting across the HS2 project
2. Assist in the procurement of relevant works and services, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation support and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations and governance processes
3. Support the administration and management of commercial contracts, including change control variations / compensation events, payment reviews and maintaining accurate commercial records
4. Support the assessment and management of commercial and financial risks, updating risk registers and supporting value management activities
5. Help prepare commercial reports for project teams, senior stakeholders and governance bodies, ensuring relevant and accurate data and information is provided
6. Liaise with project stakeholders to enable effective project delivery
7. Maintain accurate, transparent and auditable records in line with HS2 governance and assurance requirements
8. Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI
Expectations:
9. Attendance and engagement at apprenticeship training with apprenticeship provider
10. Attendance and engagement at core skills workshops and development sessions
11. Complete all work on time and to required standards
12. Complete all required off the job training, assessments and professional development in line with the level 4 apprenticeship standard
13. Complete the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship programme within the defined timeframe
Skills:
14. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at various levels within an organisation
15. Collaborative Working: The ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes
16. Interpersonal and relationship skills: The ability to build good working relationships with internal and external colleagues and contacts
17. Prioritisation Skills: The ability to organise workloads and deliver activities/projects in a timely manner, ensuring quality outputs
18. Ability to follow process: working to a process to achieve an outcome and/or identify improvements to existing processes
19. Analytical skills: Ability to access, analyse and maintain information from multiple IT databases and systems, including report writing.
Knowledge:
IT: skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent
Type of experience:
To join us on an Apprenticeship Programme, along with an interest in pursuing a career in the built environment through Infrastructure and Construction you’ll need to have achieved or expect to achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum, including English and Maths, or equivalent
Behavioural Competencies:
The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with HS2 company values.
Our Apprenticeship programme salaries:
Salaries are currently pending pay review; however please see the figures below based on 2025 year one apprentice salaries:
London locations (inside M25):
20. Level4/Year1 – basic salary of £21,542 plus 10% flexible allowance = £23,696
Non-London Locations:
21. Level4/Year1 – basic salary of £20,133 plus 10% flexible allowance = £22,146
Does HS2 offer sponsorship if I do not have the Right to Work in the UK?
To be eligible to apply for HS2’s 2026 Apprenticeship programmes, all applicants will need to already hold the on-going Right to Work in the UK, that is not timebound in any way.
Please note, unfortunately due to the 2-year time-bound restrictions of the Post Study Work visa, we are unable to accept any applicants who have this visa as the apprenticeship programme exceeds this timeframe.
Due to the nature of the organisation, HS2 are not able to sponsor any applications for sponsorship as we do not hold the required sponsorship license from the UK Home Office and candidates are not allowed to sponsor themselves.
We appreciate the Right to Work question can be complex to understand, so if you are unsure of your Right to Work status in the UK, please email us at HS2Jobs@hs2.org.uk and we will be happy to advise further.
Please note, to enable HS2 to comply with UK Home Office policy, your Right to Work status will be checked early in the recruitment process.