Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with eight regional offices and a Group head office employing over 600 people. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone. Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do. We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today? Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Apprentice to join our team based at our North Yorkshire head office in Wetherby. The Role Are you organised, analytical and have a good attention to detail? Do you have strong budgeting and problem solving skills? Are you looking for a role that allows you to learn on the job whilst gaining a recognised qualification? If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us! Joining our team as Commercial Trainee, you will be supported and mentored by our regional commercial team to gain the skills and knowledge to become a successful Quantity Surveyor. This critical role within the housebuilding industry, is responsible for budgeting and managing the cost of building new homes. Working in partnership with our preferred training provider, you will also be enrolled on a day release Apprenticeship programme, where you will study towards gaining a Level 3 qualification. You will then apply your learning day to day with the support of the regional Commercial team gaining a depth of experience to excel in your chosen career. Key duties and requirements You will also be responsible for but not limited to; Supporting the Quantity Surveying team through various stages of a project, from pre-contract to completion, focusing on cost control, valuation, and financial reporting. Developing a strong understanding of Quantity Surveying principles, practices, and procedures through on-the-job learning and training. Supporting the preparation and submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, including accurate data entry and analysis as required. Assisting with basic quantity take-offs and measurement tasks to support cost planning and estimating. Contributing to the accurate costing for various aspects of the project. Reviewing drawings and assisting with the issuing of drawings and records to the Subcontractors. Contributing to identifying cost savings and assist with cost control during a project. Assisting with preparation of tenders and support with the procurement of sub-contractors. Processing Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS). Supporting the evaluation and agreement of variations and instructions for smaller trade packages. Who are we looking for? In order to be considered you will possess the following; 5 GCSE's including Maths and English grade 4 or above (Grade C) or an equivalent. A willingness to learn and undertake an agreed qualification alongside the responsibilities listed above. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. Computer literate and proficient with MS Office packages. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. The ability to work in both a team environment as well as independently using your own initiative. What will you get in return? Competitive salary Discretionary bonus On the job training and the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme Private Health car Company Pension Life Assurance Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success! Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date. ADZN1_UKTJ