Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure & Civils

United Infrastructure Ltd; Alness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveying Apprentice to join our commercial team, supporting overhead line and civils projects. This role offers practical experience while studying for a recognised Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification.

You will learn to monitor costs, assess payments, manage subcontractors, maintain records and contribute to reporting across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction and the commercial side of project delivery.
• Desire to build a career in Quantity Surveying within a principal contractor organisation.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of overhead line and civils works across live infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports, forecasts and variation submissions.
• Assist in the assessment of subcontractor applications and processing of payments in line with procedures.
• Help maintain accurate records of labour, plant, materials and costs on site.
• Support change control processes and compensation events as they arise.
• Assist with measurement of completed works and preparation of supporting commercial documentation.
• Work with site teams to understand progress, outputs, productivity and risks affecting commercial performance.
• Support procurement and subcontract administration for specialist works and civils packages.
• Assist wider team with tendering and work-winning activities where required.
• Develop understanding of NEC forms of contract and commercial procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Driving licence

Proactive attitude

Education

Scottish Highers / A-levels / Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveying Apprentice to join our commercial team, supporting overhead line and civils projects. This role offers practical experience while studying for a recognised Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification.

You will learn to monitor costs, assess payments, manage subcontractors, maintain records and contribute to reporting across the project lifecycle.