Summary
Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire & has remained privately owned ever since. With an unrivalled reputation within building services, we offer a comprehensive electrical & mechanical design, installation & maintenance service across many sectors. Our Head Office Estimating Team is expanding & we are looking for young talent to join us.
Wage
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Hourly paid - in relation to age 21 days annual leave plus all Bank holidays Life Insurance Salary is reviewed and increases as each grade is passed
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 5.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 17 November 2025
Duration
3 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
* 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
Where you'll work
Dodd Group (Midlands) Ltd
Unit 1, Rabone Park
Rabone Lane
Smethwick
B66 2NN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
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
* Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard
* Your training will be delivered on a day-release basis in conjunction with the training provider
More training information
* An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
* At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
* Workplace-based training
* Day release at the training provider
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
english (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths (grade 4)
BTEC in:
engineering (grade 2)
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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels, from Juniors to Directors. Attention to detail is essential.