Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consultancy firm is offering an exciting paid placement for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham. This role involves assisting in cost management and procurement processes while completing a fully funded BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree at a local university. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and meet the educational qualification requirements. The position provides hands-on experience, working closely with clients and various professionals on construction projects.

Benefits

Fully funded university degree

Paid placement

Qualifications

• Compliance with the university’s minimum points requirements.
• Hold a full, clean UK driving license or working towards obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and initial estimating.
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Fund monitoring and due diligence.
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects.
• Working closely with Clients and Project Managers.
• Assisting with a range of surveying duties.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Self-Motivated

Education

3 A’levels including Maths and English, 112 UCAS points or equivalent

5 GCSE's grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language and Maths

Job description

Role Title: Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Birmingham

Tetra Tech has an opportunity for trainee quantity surveyors to join the Cost Consultancy team to assist in all cost and procurement management processes. This position will include day release to complete a fully funded professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at a local university.

This position offers an exciting paid placement opportunity where you can gain invaluable "hands‑on" experience and gain a degree.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and initial estimating
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents
• Fund monitoring and due diligence
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Working closely with Clients, Architects, Structural Engineers and Project Managers
• Assisting with a range of pre and post contract surveying duties

Qualifications / Skills Requirements

• Compliance with the university’s minimum points requirements (3 A’levels including Maths and English, 112 UCAS points or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent including English Language and Maths
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑Motivated

Hold a full, clean UK driving license or working towards obtaining one and ideally access to a vehicle.

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: April 2026

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together- in offices or on site – to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' – each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face‑to‑face meetings, appraisals and development.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE