Apprentice Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Nexus Infrastructure; Braintree, Chelmsford; Híbrido; GBP 20.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Apprentice Quantity Surveyor/Estimators. This role offers a unique chance to earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. You will rotate through Commercial and Estimating teams, developing skills in procurement, contract law, and project costing. Enrolled in a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician course, you will also attend university sessions to achieve a Level 6 degree. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a successful career in the construction industry, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Serviços

25 days holiday

Wellbeing Services – EAP

Retail discounts

Hybrid working

Staggered start / finish times

Buy additional holiday

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualificações

• Strong communication skills with attention to detail and teamwork.
• Aptitude for mathematics and good IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support Commercial and Estimating teams with procurement and contract law.
• Contribute to the delivery of company strategy and objectives.

Conhecimentos

Mathematics Aptitude

Communication Skills

IT Skills (MS Office)

Teamwork

Time Management

Formação académica

4 x GCSEs at grade A-C including English and Maths

112 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A Levels at grade BBC)

Ferramentas

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tamdown is a market leading provider of infrastructure and groundworks services across a range of developments in the South East of England. We are passionate about driving excellence on site, providing the highest level of service to our customers. Customers rely on Tamdown again and again, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for on-time and quality delivery. Since 1976, Tamdown have continued to deliver high-quality projects. To help deliver future projects, we are seeking to expand our highly skilled and experienced Commercial and Estimating teams, with the appointment of two Apprentice Quantity Surveyor/Estimators.

Our Role

This is the perfect opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’. You will work in an established business to add real value and gain experience from our accomplished teams. Our Apprenticeship offers your personal and professional development, enabling you to develop yourself to become a valued member of the team. As part of your role as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, you will rotate working in our Commercial and Estimating teams, learning our processes, facing challenges and driving results, all whilst learning and developing as an individual. Working from our head office in Braintree, Essex, as part of your apprenticeship you will be enrolled on a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician course and will spend a weekly day release at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford). Following completion of L4 and EPA, you will then complete a Level 6 (Top up degree apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, accredited by CIOB. The apprenticeship will be completed over a 4 ½ year timeframe.

Key Activities

• Construction Procurement, including tendering and estimating;
• Construction Contract Law, including the elements of a legally enforceable contract and legislation;
• Quantification and Measurement, including assessing the cost of works through different stages of a project;
• Quantification and Costing, including commercial costs, measurement and pricing tools;
• Risk, Value and Environmental Impact, including how various factors impact a project.

Your Development

• Gain a solid understanding of our Commercial and Estimating practices and processes, developing your skills whilst supporting the team to deliver results;
• Build compelling working relationships, collaborating effectively with both internal and external customers, stakeholders and suppliers;
• Communicating with the team both verbally, such as meetings and phone calls, and through written means, such as letters and emails;
• Attending regular university sessions and workshops to successfully obtain a Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship qualification;
• Support the department with duties, such as: updating commercial records, databases and files, creating financial status reports, responding to customer queries and liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
• Contribute as a valued member of the Commercial/Estimating Department, supporting in the delivery of company strategy, targets and objectives, whilst adhering to our company values.

Your Skills

• Knowledge of our company and what we offer;
• Aptitude for Maths and attention to detail;
• Great communication skills, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Good IT skills, with experience in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams);
• Team player skills with the ability to work as part of a team to deliver results;
• Good time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines;
• Great level of commitment and motivation to develop.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• 4 x GCSEs at grade A-C including English and Maths;
• 112 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A Levels at grade BBC);
• Access to transport to get to work.

Our Values

• Challenge Assumptions
• Find A Better Way
• Support Each Other To Be Our Best
• Make It Happen
• Keep Our Word

Our Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Wellbeing Services – EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Retail discounts
• Hybrid working
• Staggered start / finish times
• Buy additional holiday
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]. The closing date is 16th May 2025.