Commercial Apprentice: Start in Cost Control & Contracts

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development

Job summary

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd is seeking a Commercial Apprentice to join our commercial, quantity surveying and project delivery teams in civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects. The role offers hands-on experience in cost control, procurement, contract administration, invoicing and project reporting while developing the skills for a career in commercial management.

You will support cost monitoring, learn contract processes and trackers, attend meetings, and contribute to accurate

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in commercial management.
• Willingness to learn core commercial principles including cost control, forecasting, procurement, applications, invoicing and change management.
• Good numeracy skills and confidence working with figures, spreadsheets and written information.
• Strong attention to detail with an organised, methodical approach to tasks and record keeping.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Commitment to learning about health, safety, wellbeing and responsible working practices within office and site-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in monitoring costs, cashflow, and overall project performance.
• Assist with basic contract administration tasks and learn how contracts are managed throughout a project.
• Learn how commercial reports, cost reviews and project financial updates are prepared and maintained.
• Learn how to prepare and organise record for variations, Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events.
• Help maintain accurate project files, trackers and commercial documentation in line with IGL processes.
• Attend project and commercial meetings where appropriate, taking notes, following actions and building confidence in commercial discussions.
• Develop an understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, valuations and final account processes.
• Participate fully in apprenticeship learning, reviews and development activities, applying learning back into the workplace.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to IGL’s values, policies and procedures.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Procurement

Invoicing

Change management

Numeracy

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

Working towards apprenticeship route in Quantity Surveying or related

GCSEs Maths and English (4/C or above)

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office and Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd is seeking a Commercial Apprentice to join our commercial, quantity surveying and project delivery teams in civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects. The role offers hands-on experience in cost control, procurement, contract administration, invoicing and project reporting while developing the skills for a career in commercial management.

You will support cost monitoring, learn contract processes and trackers, attend meetings, and contribute to accurate