Apprentice Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Value Focus

Costain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is offering a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor role in the UK. You will assist in cost administration across projects from tender to final account, under supervision, gaining valuable experience on major water sector work.

The programme covers Level 2 to Level 6 apprenticeships, with on-site learning and dedicated study time, plus support from the Early Careers Team and partner providers.

Qualifications

• Be proactive in self-development and professional qualification.
• Understanding or experience of business systems, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment.
• Knowledge of various contract forms & options.
• Awareness of risk management for schedule and cost and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts and close outs.
• Assist in preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment and preparation of payment certificates.
• Capture, manage and communicate change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
• Assist in Project Control Reporting including project cost/value/EVA, budgets and forecasts.
• Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with customers and sub-contractors are required.
• Assist with reporting of the Project Budget/Cost Report.
• Collate site records, prepare meeting packs/minutes and maintain records.
• Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
• Contribute to Value management/value engineering.
• Understand health and safety requirements and ensure risk situations are raised.

Skills

Self-development

Cost analysis

Contracts awareness

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Education

3 A Levels or equivalent BTEC

English and Mathematics level 4/C

Job description

Costain is offering a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor role in the UK. You will assist in cost administration across projects from tender to final account, under supervision, gaining valuable experience on major water sector work.

The programme covers Level 2 to Level 6 apprenticeships, with on-site learning and dedicated study time, plus support from the Early Careers Team and partner providers.