Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Bellway Homes; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for their Apprentice Quantity Surveyor program. This innovative apprenticeship offers a pathway to a degree-level qualification in Construction Quantity Surveying while gaining hands-on experience in the Commercial Department. As you progress, you'll develop essential skills and knowledge in the housebuilding industry, preparing you for future roles such as Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this program is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company and build a rewarding career in construction!

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at GBP22,000

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

ShareSave scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commercial acumen and effective decision-making skills.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sub-contractor management and material buying.
• Prepare and monitor site costs and attend various meetings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Decision making

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

112 UCAS Tariff points

Level 3 qualifications (A-levels, BTEC, etc.)

Job description

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

At Bellway, we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for a September 2025 start, with brand new higher-level opportunities available in our Technical and Commercial departments.

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - opportunities available nationwide with the following Divisions:

• Eastern Counties Cambridge
• North East Gateshead
• Northern Home Counties Milton Keynes
• Scotland East Livingston
• Scotland West Hamilton
• South West Bristol
• Wessex - Ringwood

How does the apprenticeship programme work?

Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be studying towards a degree level qualification in Construction Quantity Surveying, delivered by Northumbria University. Alongside your day-to-day role, you will be allocated one day per week to attend online sessions and work on your qualification, attending Northumbria University in person on a block release basis per semester (3 times per academic year). All travel and accommodation required will be provided by Bellway.

After two years on programme as an apprentice, you will be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, and on completion of the four-year programme, you will be a qualified Quantity Surveyor. As part of Bellway's structured pay scale over the duration of the higher-level apprenticeship, you will earn planned salary increments to enhance your earning potential (dependent on individual performance and other contributory factors).

Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance, you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway, where Commercial career paths may include:

• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Commercial Manager
• Head of Commercial
• Commercial Director

The Role

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the Commercial Department. Our Commercial teams have many specialists who make sure that both the workers and suppliers are paid and that everything is constructed to plan and to strict health and safety regulations.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assisting with sub-contractor management
• Assisting with material buying when required
• Preparing and monitoring site costs
• Attending and contributing to various meetings
• Pricing customer extras and liaising with the sales department as necessary

What do I achieve?

• A nationally recognised degree-level qualification Level 6 Quantity Surveying (Construction) BSc (Hons)
• Course Duration: up to 4 years, plus end point assessment (EPA)
• Transferable skills such as leadership and communication
• Working for a 5 house builder
• Building a network of likeminded professionals
• Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry

What’s the package?

- Competitive salary - starting at GBP22,000 with planned increments

- Annual bonus scheme

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days

- Core/flexible working options depending on role

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- ShareSave scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Access to BOB our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

What can you bring to Bellway?

We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Demonstrates commercial acumen
• Ability to make reasoned decisions
• Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C, or above, and 112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of any of the below:

• Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate
• A related Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or those with non-standard qualifications

You must also:

• Have a willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time
• Have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• Be able to prove your eligibility to work in the UK

The Recruitment Process

Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway.

• Great Communication
• Effective Collaboration
• Always Listening
• Taking Ownership
• Flexibility

Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time.

Assessment Centre: the final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview.

Key Information

- Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone please be as responsive as possible.

- The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.