HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED - Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

Go Construct; Whitwick; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Mentor support

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is offering a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor position to develop skills in financial management and contract performance while working toward a degree. The role combines site work with formal study, including NVQ Level 4 and an HNC, on a 2 years 6 months program across Heidelberg Materials sites.

You will start with hands-on experience under supervision from the Regional Commercial Manager and colleagues, with structured training and progression toward a supervisory

Qualifications

• GCSEs in five subjects including Maths, English and Science (C or above).
• Two subjects including a STEM subject with 112+ UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial management, contract performance negotiation, and reporting.
• Support procurement, supplier engagement and financial control of contracts.
• Contribute to health, safety and environmental practices on projects.
• Work toward NVQ Level 4 and HNC qualifications and attend apprenticeship training.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and company regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSEs incl Maths, English, Science (Grade C+)

STEM subjects; 112 UCAS points

Job description

As a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in assisting our Regional Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors in the financial management and performance of contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours while working towards an industry-recognised qualification.

Annual wage: £25,084 a year
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Training course: Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 14 September 2027

Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Management: Assist in the negotiation, management, and performance tracking of contracts and sub-contracts
• Commercial Support: Get involved in procurement, supplier engagement, and the financial control of contracts
• Health & Safety: Contribute to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices on all projects
• Personal Development: Work towards your NVQ Level 4 and HNC qualifications, attend apprenticeship training, and grow your expertise in Quantity Surveying
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory legislation and company regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing contract performance, including negotiation of terms, financial management, and reporting
• Develop skills in procurement, revenue management, and cost control
• Support in preparing payment certificates and financial reports
• Attend training sessions and complete all apprenticeship requirements
• Collaborate with various departments and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

Your training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Your training plan

• You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveyor while working on a Heidelberg Materials site
• During the thirty-month programme you will gain experience and relevant qualifications in operational aspects of our business alongside blended learning, delivered by The University of Northumbria from which you will receive a Degree
• You will be supported by your line manager, and assigned a mentor, as well as receiving first class training internally

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C or above)
• 2 subjects including a STEM subject (grade Grades A-C 112+ UCAS pts)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Due to the nature of our sites and the programme requirements a driver's licence is highly desirable - alternatively, please check public transport links. We will accept applicants who are in progress of achieving their licence. You must be willing and able to relocate at any stage during the programme to benefit from the opportunities on offer.

About this company

Working at Heidelberg Materials UK is about being part of One Team. We operate over 280 manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK and employ more than 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers.We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business and we are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer.We exceed customer expectations through an engaged team that is professional, responsible and reliable.We believe in working safely and sustainably, focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.Our employees understand that we do much more than just produce materials: we manufacture the concrete foundations for buildings such as schools and hospitals; and we are part of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK.

https://www.heidelbergmaterials.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and the Heidelberg Materials programme you could progress to a supervisory role. From your fourth year Hanson will also fund and enable you to top up your studies towards a full honours degree in minerals management over an additional two-year period.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED
Heidelberg Materials Recruitment Team
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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057225.

Closes on Monday 15 February 2027