Apprentice Quantity Surveyor | Brize Norton

VIVO Defence; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management firm in the UK seeks a motivated individual to join their team as a Quantity Surveying apprentice. The role involves working primarily on-site at Brize Norton or Aldershot, with responsibilities including financial reconciliations, site valuations, and managing subcontractor payments. Candidates should be aged 18 or over and have post-A Level qualifications. Training for a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying will be provided. This position offers flexibility with potential hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory due to contract nature.
• Willingness to study towards a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site valuations and financial reconciliations.
• Manage payments to subcontractors.
• Check construction documents and attend meetings.

Skills

Proficient IT skills (especially in Excel)

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Lone working capability

Education

Post-A Level education or equivalent qualifications (e.g., BTEC)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Location

Site-based at Brize Norton or Aldershot, with regular travel across SE/SW England

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core hours 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with flexibility required for travel

Salary

£20,000 - £25,000 per year

What You'll Be Doing

You will be primarily site-based at Brize Norton or Aldershot but will travel approximately one day a week to visit a selection of sites across the southeast and southwest regions. Your core tasks will include site valuations, financial reconciliations, managing payments to subcontractors, checking construction documents, attending meetings, engaging with stakeholders, and assisting the Senior Commercial Manager.

You’ll work remotely as part of a team, often lone working, and will take full responsibility for your own work. Throughout the role, you will develop a wide range of commercial skills and knowledge while studying towards a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying as part of your apprenticeship.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants aged 18 or over with a post‑A Level education or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC. Some work experience is preferred but does not have to be in construction.

You should have proficient IT skills, especially in Excel, and hold a full UK driving licence to support travel requirements.

Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory due to the nature of the contracts involved.

Most importantly, you must be willing to study towards a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying and eager to develop a successful career in the commercial construction sector.

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to launch your Quantity Surveying career in an exciting, supportive environment, apply today!

Apply Now!

Join a winning team delivering excellence and value to the UK's Defence Accommodation sector.

We offer

• Company car
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.