Summary
The role would include a mixture of office and site-based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from start to finish in Highways Maintenance. If you prefer hands on experience, outdoors and teamwork have a look at details below.
Wage
£22,600 a year
Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution. Opportunity to bi-annual salary progression
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8.00am- 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
2 years
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
* Commercial understanding of Term Maintenance Contracts
* Support of change management - Early Warning Notice process, Variations, Remeasurement
* Support of Supply chain partners assessment and payment
* Use of commerical mamagement IT systems for measurement and cost
* Representing Ringway in client facing meetings
* Processing and management of payment applications
* Assisting cost management in the weekly Cost/Value Reconciliation meetings
* Aiding the QS/Senior QS in the administration of sub-contracts
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.
Where you'll work
Merrow Depot
Merrow Lane
Merrow
Guildford
GU4 7BQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
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
* Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Apprenticeship
* Mentor Support
* CSCS Card
* Other practical qualifications
More training information
* Day release at London South Bank University
* 2 year fixed term contract
* Opportunity for progression to a Degree Apprenticeship upon completion
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
Engineering (grade Merit 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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
UK drivers license