Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

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

About the role

The role of Degree Apprentice Surveyor is to assist in administration and management of costs and contracts relating to projects. The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior quantity surveyor.

Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - COMI01 - Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.pdf

About the project

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m to Costain over 15 years.

Apprenticeship Programme

At Costain, we’ve got an exciting range of apprenticeships available—working on innovative projects across the UK in sectors like highways, rail, integrated transport, water, energy, and nuclear & defence. There’s truly something for everyone.

Our apprenticeships run from Level 2 to Level 6, with durations of 1 to 6 years. We’ll work with you to find the best route based on your current qualifications, skills, and preferred way of learning.

Being an apprentice means you’ll get the best of both worlds: earning while you learn. You’ll be gaining real experience day-to-day with your team, alongside off-the-job learning with your apprenticeship provider and other apprentices in similar roles.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported every step of the way—by your line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and your training provider (which could be a college, a university, or an independent training provider).

You’ll also have dedicated time to study with your provider. Your on-site work will be matched to the needs of the project, and it’s designed to ensure you’re building the technical skills and competencies you need to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

And to make it even better, we recommend joining our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a great way to meet other Early Careers colleagues, learn about exciting projects and teams across Costain, and find support and inspiration for what you do next.

Many of our projects are delivered through joint ventures, too—so you’ll have the opportunity to meet even more apprentices and learn from partners, sharing skills and working practices along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
• Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost & value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract.
• Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report.
• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
• Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
• Contribute to Value management / value engineering
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract
  Leader / Project Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Be proactive in self-development and professional qualification
• Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
• Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts.
• Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management.

Desirable

• Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager.

Essential

• Has or is working towards 3 A Levels or equivalent BTEC Diplomas equating to 112 UCAS Tariff points
• Has gained at least a level 4/C in English and Mathematics