Assistant Quantity Surveying Level 4 Apprentice

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Quantity Surveying Assistant Apprentice in the UK. You will support the commercial delivery of water and wastewater projects, gaining practical experience while working towards a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician qualification. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, 64 UCAS points, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. This role offers an excellent salary of £22,500, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave of 24 days (increasing to 28)

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Manage milestones, contracts, and commercial processes.
• Assist with reports, dashboards, tender comparisons, and valuations.
• Carry out research and benchmarking for value.
• Build relationships with providers and teams.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Passion for learning

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)

64 UCAS points (equivalent to 2x Cs or MM for BTEC)

Job description

Overview

Start your Quantity Surveying career with Thames Water Kick‑start your future as a Quantity Surveying Assistant Apprentice, supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle—helping deliver projects from conception to handover—while working toward a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician qualification.

What you’ll do

• Support the commercial delivery of £150k–£5m+ water and wastewater projects.
• Help keep projects on track by managing milestones, contracts, and commercial processes.
• Work with the Complex Customer Projects team on cost management, tender reviews, and change control.
• Assist with reports, dashboards, tender comparisons, valuations, estimates, and final accounts.
• Carry out research and benchmarking to ensure value for money.
• Build strong relationships with providers, designers, and commercial teams to help deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Where you will work

Location: Clearwater Court Reading RG1 8DB - Hybrid

Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day

Start date: Sept 2026

Training and qualification: You’ll study with University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading quantity surveying training providers via virtual online weekly workshops.

Qualification: Construction quantity surveying technician Level 4 Standard – Certificate of Higher Education Construction and Built Environment

Duration: Permanent contract with a 16–24‑month structured programme

What you should bring to the role

• Has GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• 64 UCAS points (equivalent to 2x Cs or MM for BTEC)
• Can manage their time well and stay organised
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Works well in a team but is also confident working independently
• Is passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £22,500 per annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Equal opportunity

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Additional note

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.