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Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentice

Employer
Eurovia UK
Location
Eurovia Compound, Peel Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV3 0SF
Salary
£19,000.00 annually
Closing date
28 Mar 2023

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Construction & Property
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
September
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

During your apprenticeship your responsibilities will include:
  • Developing an understanding of the procurement process to realise best value whilst maintain quality and safety standards
  • Drafting of subcontracts including attending pre-award meetings with potential supply chain partners
  • Develop relationships with supply chain partners and clients
  • Assisting the project teams with measurement, take offs and valuations of subcontract works. Assist the project team with the preparation of applications for payment
  • Assisting the project teams with the management of costs through early contractor involvement and the construction phase of the project
  • Assisting with project change management and drafting of compensation event quotations for review by the project team prior to submission to the client
  • Building a detailed understanding of main and subcontractors in order that the risk to Eurovia may be effectively managed
  • Forensic reviews of records to support the commercial team with any potential disputes. Collecting evidence of delays an undertaking cause and effect analysis
  • Analysis of delay impact programme and drafting associated narratives
  • Develop a detailed knowledge of the company accounting systems to facilitate analysis of project costs
  • Embrace new technologies in order that the commercial role develops within an ever changing environment
  • Proactively support community engagement
  • Proactively support environmentally sustainable operational and business improvement

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will work towards the RICS APC over the duration of their apprenticeship enrolling in year 3 and taking the RICS APC final assessment as their end point assessment, this will lead to achieving full chartered surveyor status.

The role will allow you to access on and off the job training, providing a fantastic platform to gain knowledge and practicalexperience.

Applicants for this course will need to meet the standard BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management entry qualifications:
  • A-levels - BBB; or T-level Merit overall grade
  • BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM, or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, and GCSEs - English and Maths minimum grade C / 4
  • Applicants applying without A-levels will have their qualifications assessed for subject compatibility

All successful applicants must meet the criteria for Apprentices set by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows. With this in mind, in addition to quantity surveying, we will provide our apprentices with exposure to general management and business development activities.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Driving licence (desirable)

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent x 3 subjects (Grade BBB) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Extended Diploma (Grade DMM) Essential
Other T-Level (Grade Merit overall grade) Essential

Things to consider

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive working environment for our staff and for those who come into contact with our work, and as such we operate a drug and alcohol policy. This means all offers of employment will be subject to passing a drug and alcohol test which will take place either prior to joining or on commencement of your role. We also conduct random testing during employment.

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