Summary
The role will involve carrying out their day-to-day activities including duties such as contract administration, procurement, contract/subcontractor negotiation, cost value reconciliation, agreeing monthly valuations and final accounts. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package (salary dependent on the candidate).
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Salary £20,000 to £25,000 per annum DOE
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 4 August 2025
Duration
5 years
Positions available
2
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
* Control and capture costs for live projects
* Process subcontractor order
* Carry out valuations of works complete
* Submit applications for payment
* Review and approve subcontractor applications for payment & invoices
* Maintaining accurate cost and value records for the works
* Assist in managing contract documentation & drawings
* Conduct effective negotiations with clients and subcontractors
* Liaise with all stakeholders on construction projects
* Undertake taking off and measurement
* Assist in tendering and procurement processes
* Understand Health & Safety requirements and assist in preparing compliance documents
* Assist in preparing monthly reports
Where you’ll work
Sykes House
7d Wakefield Street
London
WC1N 1PG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Your training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
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
Your training plan
* BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying - Degree
Apprenticeship Standard & Qualification
* RICS Chartered Surveyor
* Anglian Ruskin University
* Sykes & Son Ltd. Office based in London
* Day release
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Including Maths & English (grade A-C / 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* 3 A-Levels including Math’s (grade BBB)
BTEC or equivalent in:
* BTEC National Diploma (grade BBM)
Other in:
* HNC/HND in a Quantity Surveying / Building / Con (grade Merit / Distinction)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Ms Office
* Work under pressure
* Work independently
Other requirements
90% office work 10% site based Day release during University Semester