Summary
Train with a team of highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyors on award-winning projects across the UK. Ward Williams was one of the first construction consultancies to achieve B Corps status, and it is our mission to ensure the mechanisms for the support, growth and education of our people are in place and continuously reviewed.
Wage
£26,228 a year
Ward Williams guarantees the Real Living Wage as a minimum salary for apprentices.
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (there may need to be some flexibility due to the type of projects you will be working on)
38 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
5 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
Apprentice Quantity Surveyors will assist in the following areas:
* Prepare estimates, cost plans, undertake interim evaluations, cost reports and value for money reports
* Procurement advice
* Tender document preparation
* Tender reporting
* Contract administration and cost control
* Valuations and final accounts
* Contract and dispute advice
* Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator services
* Attend meetings and undertake site visits
* Prepare agendas, minutes and supporting documents for meetings
Where you'll work
Unit 7-8, 4A
Royal William Yard
Plymouth
PL1 3GE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
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 follow the Quantity Surveyor and Project Management Degree Apprentice Standard
* The majority of your tuition will be online via the University College of Estate Management, and you’ll be expected to study elements of your degree during your time at work
* Whilst at work, you will be assigned a mentor, who will guide and support you through your day-to-day work activities. They will also support you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviour that will help you achieve your apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
* Mathematics (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
A Level in:
Any Subject (x 3) (grade C or above)
T Level in:
Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning (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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working