Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice Salary: £24,000 Programme start date: September 2026 Locations available: Darlington Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us. Ever wondered who makes sure big projects stay on budget and deliver real value? Our six-year chartered surveyor degree apprenticeship is your chance to turn curiosity into a career with National Highways. You’ll be at the centre of projects that connect the country, learning how to manage costs, value and risk while working with suppliers to deliver quality and efficiency. Guided by experienced commercial professionals, you’ll develop skills in forecasting, estimation, value management and whole-life costing, whilst gaining insight into contracts and supply chain management. You’ll complete a Level 6 degree apprenticeship accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), setting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. It’s the perfect way to graduate debt-free, gain real experience, and set yourself up for a career that really matters. What You’ll Get In Return Whether you're just starting out or exploring a new direction, our apprenticeships are a great way to kickstart your journey! You’ll earn while you learn from day one, gaining real-world experience with plenty of support from your manager, mentors, a skills coach, and a buddy to help you settle in. Enjoy flexible working, protected study time, and a calendar of events and socials to build your connections and confidence. Your salary will grow as you progress (subject to performance) and we’ll help you to find a permanent role at the end of your apprenticeship. You’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more! What You’ll Need To Succeed You’ll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work, and be ready to adapt when things shift. We’re looking for great communicators who work well with others, stay organised, and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious, passionate, and keen to learn, you'll fit right in and grow fast. To Be Eligible For The Apprenticeship, You Must Hold (or will achieve before September 2026) Minimum of five GCSEs (including English and Maths, at grade C/grade 4 or above) Plus, one of the following: Minimum of 112 UCAS points made up of A Levels, or a mix of A Levels and equivalent qualifications (excluding General Studies) BTEC Extended Diploma grades DMM in a related field; A grade of merit or above in a HNC, HND or Level 3 Apprenticeship in a construction or property related discipline. Be able attend a 4-day induction from 7th -10th September 2026 Hold an unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Assessment Centres will run in May - June 2026, and you’ll hear back soon after about whether you’ve secured a place. All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks. About Us Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected. We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in! Why You Should Join Us At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team. Ready to Take the Next Step? Ifyou're excited by shaping your future in a new direction, apply today and start your journey with us. Don’t miss out submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.