Apprentice Surveyor (Cost Management)

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Greater London is seeking an Apprentice Surveyor to support cost management and other project tasks. The successful candidate will spend 4.5 years completing a Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship program while gaining practical experience. Responsibilities include assisting in project valuations, measuring buildings, and preparing project documentation while pursuing a BSc degree and professional qualification with RICS. This position offers a chance to develop essential skills in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English.
• Proficient in using Excel for various tasks and documentation.
• Understanding of client care and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Line Manager with daily tasks related to cost management.
• Measure buildings and evaluate costs from design plans.
• Prepare reports and manage project documentation effectively.

Skills

Measurement skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Client care understanding

Education

A Level BBB (or equivalent)

5 GCSE’s A-C including Maths and English

Tools

Cost X software

Job description

Apprentice Surveyor (Cost Management)

Application Deadline: 28 February 2026

Department: QS

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: G&T London

Description

Summary: The role of a cost manager is to manage the cost and legal processes of a construction project. Their responsibility is to ensure that the project is delivered within the client’s budget. They will report and prepare forecasts, cash flow projections and cost reports as well as contract documents for the project. An integral part of cost management is communication and great attention to detail; it is the cost manager’s responsibility to keep the client informed of project finances and to effectively manage any risks associated with this.

Your Apprenticeship: As an Apprentice Surveyor, you will spend 4.5 years completing the Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship. As part of this programme, you will be working towards your BSc degree and your professional qualification: Chartership with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The first two years of the programme will be spent enrolled on the Apprenticeship pathway of the G&T Chartership Academy to ensure you can relate the theoretical aspects of your studies to your on‑job experience. Moving into year three, you will join our industry leading Graduate pathway of the Chartership Academy where your APC structured training will begin.

Role Overview: Working within a team, you will be assisting your Line Manager with various aspects of daily work. You will be learning about the firm, the work we do, the sectors we work in, the projects we work on, and the wider industry. Alongside developing your technical knowledge, you will be guided by the professionals in your team to gain valuable on‑the‑job experience to support you in your studies and final assessment. You will gain valuable experience working in a business environment and will be developing your communication skills as well as becoming familiar with the processes and procedures relevant to your role as a cost manager. The role will be varied although the actual experience gained will be dependent on the team and sector you are working in. You will spend an allocated amount of your time each week dedicated to your university studies alongside others in your apprenticeship cohort.

General Responsibilities

• Taking measurements of buildings, land, or plans, and reviewing costs
• Measuring drawings from the Design team, either by hand or using measurement software such as Cost X
• Supporting the team in producing cost plans for the client which will act as a budget for the project
• Attending site and carrying out a valuation of the works which have been carried out to date
• Attending site meetings – depending on the stage of project for either design team meetings or progress meetings with the contractor and project team
• Taking effective meeting notes & formal minute taking as part of the discussions
• Communicating with relevant parties e.g. liaising with suppliers for a quote for works or materials
• Working towards becoming a professional with expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts
• Obtaining and providing information relating to relevant projects, quickly and effectively
• Collecting and recording information relating to projects for technical use
• Managing work tasks relating to the project/s, writing reports, and assisting with the preparation of tender documents, contracts, budgets, and other documentation
• Skilled use of Excel

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A Level BBB (or equivalent) /128 UCAS tariff points (or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications)
• Must hold 5 GCSE’s A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSE grade 4 or above)
• Good working knowledge of current IT systems
• Understand the importance of client care & relationships
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Proactive and flexible approach to different situations
• Dedication and commitment
• Desire to learn
• Genuine interest in construction and property

Please note the following when applying for this role: We are unable to support/sponsor individuals who require a work permit to work in the UK for our early talent roles. We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close applications for this role if all positions have been filled ahead of the date advertised. Due to the large number of duplicate applications received for early talent roles at G&T, we are only able to screen one application per candidate each academic year. If more than one application is submitted by the same person we will only be able to respond to the first one received.