Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor shall:

• Assist in preparation and submission of project interim valuations.
• Assist in preparation and submission of variation / compensation event claims.
• Assist in preparation of interim cost reports including P/L report.
• Assist in preparation of costs to complete forecast and final revenue forecast.
• Assist in preparation and issue of subcontract documents.
• Assist in re-measure of BoQ items and subcontractors.
• Assist in issue of subcontract payment notifications.
• Accompany the QS in meeting with and Payment of subcontractor / subcontractor accounts as and when required.
• Assist in preparation and submission of Final Account to Employers Representative. Accompany the QS in Liaising with Employers Representative with regards to anticipated Final Account figure.
• Assist in reporting on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.
• Assist in negotiation of rates/prices with LO subcontractors
• Assist in reviewing recovery against subcontractor's work.
• Assist in the periodically reviewing of any disruption the variation work has had on site progress with Site Manager.
• Accompany the QS to attend regular progress / commercial meetings with Client and Design Team.
• As required assist with the measure of quantities for tendering purposes
• Assist in the preparation and updating cash flow/expenditure / budget profiles.
• Assist in the periodically review projects with Contracts Manager/ Director.
• Learning how to carry out value engineering calculations in conjunction with Site Manager
• Liaise closely with on site management on a day to day basis.
  

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 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?

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor can progress onto their RICS qualification and open to many caeer oportunities with Quantity Surveying and wider Construction Industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Technology, Engineering, Math (Grade B or Above) Essential