Level 6 Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship Nuclear

Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a fantastic opportunity to train as a Quantity Surveyor while earning a wage. This structured program combines technical training with hands-on experience, mentoring, and personal development opportunities. As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in the financial management of construction projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, this role is ideal for those looking to build a rewarding career in construction and infrastructure.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme

Single private medical

Health Care Cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude to work.
• Excellent customer service skills (a people person).
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and produce construction forecasts.
• Monitor ongoing expenses and identify potential savings.
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity & inclusion standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

A Levels - BBB

BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM

GCSEs - English and Maths grade C / 4

Tools

Surveying Software

Job description

Would you like to work for one of the most successful construction and infrastructure companies in the UK?

Are you looking for the chance to gain a qualification whilst earning a wage?

We have a fantastic opportunity to train as a Quantity Surveyor, gaining a nationally recognised degree level qualification.

We deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of highways, energy, water, nuclear, rail and aviation for public and private customers. Working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure.

Our people are our business. Through their expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure upon which we all rely. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £4.5 billion.

About Nuclear

Your UK nuclear multi-discipline delivery partner.

Join us as we deliver world-class infrastructure solutions within the UK’s nuclear sector. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has more than a decade of experience in this highly regulated field, where our projects are known for their complexity and critical importance to national security. As a multidisciplinary company, we take on everything from design and construction to full project lifecycle management.

In your role as an apprentice, you’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering impactful projects with a strong focus on safety, security, and sustainability. Whether we’re working on major nuclear scheme, framework or a standalone project, our emphasis is on responsible engineering and continuous innovation, making a tangible difference for our clients, communities, and the environment.

You will be given exposure to the below and much more

• Administration of contracts
• Producing construction forecasts for the works
• Producing applications for payment
• Producing and maintaining accurate records of works undertaken
• Establishing quantities from construction drawings
• Using the quality management and assurance systems available, manage, monitor and contribute contributing to the delivery and implementation of civil engineering projects to specification, budget and agreed targets, respecting the need for the security of data and information
• Communicating and liaising effectively with own project team, customers, internal or external stakeholders
• Work reliably and effectively independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) and ethical standards
  
  

Alongside the day-to-day role, you’ll attend college on block release to attend the Nottingham campus, accommodation and travel will be provided,to develop your technical knowledge and skills and learn from others in the industry.

About The Role

A Quantity Surveyor is responsible is the financial linchpin of any construction and infrastructure job. You'll become an expert at precisely costing projects from conception through completion, while ensuring each project meets all legal and quality requirements.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved from the very start - consulting with the client and contractors on preliminary cost analysis. Once construction begins, you'll monitor ongoing expenses, identify potential savings for the client, and produce regular progress reports.

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor will assist and support in the day-to-day financial control, reporting and commercial performance management of one or more projects from award up to final account.

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What's in it for you?

This is a structured and well supported opportunity to launch or progress your career within construction and infrastructure. Your technical training will be combined with hands on, site-based experience, mentoring, and a range of personal development opportunities. On completion of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to take advantage of a range of career pathways within our fast-growing organisation.

Alongside access to high quality training, below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Single private medical
• Health Care Cash back plan
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
  
  

What are we looking for?

We’re Open To Applications From Individuals Who Are Looking To Build An Exciting And Impactful Career, And To Individuals From Within The Industry Who Are Keen To Progress To The Next Level. Either Way, You’ll Need

• A positive, can-do attitude to work.
• Excellent customer service skills (a people person)
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Attend the block release to attend the Nottingham Campus
• Applicants for this course will also need to meet the standard BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management FT/SW entry qualifications:
  
  

Essential Criteria

• A Levels – BBB; or
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM; or
• 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
• GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of engineering and construction principles
• Commercial awareness
• Proficiency with technology and surveying software
• Project management capabilities
  
  

The Finer detail

Application closing date – 14th May 2025

Expected start date – 8th September 2025

Assessment Centre – TBC

Degree Awarded: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.

Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate

Study Start Date(s): January 2025

Duration: Five years, plus additional 6-12 months for end point assessment

Study Mode(s): Part-time / block release – this means you would have off-the-job training in ‘blocks’ of a week or more.

Providing you with more opportunities, the course will require block release to attend the Nottingham campus, accommodation and travel will be provided.

Location of apprenticeship – Cumbria

Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week

Working week – Monday – Friday

Salary - £12.91 per hour

Reasonable adjustments – we take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure you have the chance to perform at your best. Therefore, if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the interview and presentation process (for example, due to a disability or long-term health condition), please contact us and we can discuss how best to support you.

AI/Chat GPT – whilst we are happy with the use of Chat GPT or similar tools for research etc. please ensure that the content of your application is your own work. There are no right or wrong answers – we are keen to learn more about how you think and approach challenges. Please note, we will be exploring all answers using these tools ourselves.