Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship

Laing O'Rourke; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Glasgow is seeking motivated school leavers for a Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship starting in September 2026. Successful candidates will assist with various commercial functions, including cash management and project financial control, under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a UCAS Tariff of 96 or equivalent qualifications and must be eligible to work in the UK. This apprenticeship offers a BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship in Construction and Built Environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Completion of Foundation or Modern Apprenticeships in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial function within project or office.
• Manage and report monthly costs.
• Prepare and manage simple subcontracts.
• Assist with valuation and pricing variations.

Skills

Front End skills

Cash Management and optimisation

Risk Management

Project financial control

Change management

Negotiation and dispute resolution

Communication

Education

UCAS Tariff: 96

Scottish Higher: BBCC

Job description

2026 - Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship (Scotland)

We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

Assist with the commercial function within a project or office, with the provision of a commercial, contractual, and financial management service.

Whilst under supervision, to ensure project profit objectives and targets are met and cash and margin are managed to maximise performance, all in a manner consistent with the Group processes.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

• Assist with the commercial function within project or office
• Implementation of company commercial practices
• Understand the basic commercial principles of the function
• Assist with the management and reporting of monthly costs
• Assist with the preparation and management of simple subcontracts
• Preparation and filing of records
• Assist with preparation of interim applications and final accounts from first principles
• Assist with valuing and pricing variations
• Communicating clearly and confidently to a professional standard
• Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise, and which could affect the business/project

Technical Capabilities

Foundation

• Front End skills
• Cash Management and optimisation
• Risk Management
• Project financial control, reporting and data management
• Change management
• Construction technology and environmental services
• Contract procedures
• Quantification and costing of construction works
• Negotiation and dispute resolution
• Related Capabilities
• Project Management - HSE -DfMA- Digital Engineering - Client & Stakeholder Management - People Management

Location

Glasgow, Scotland.

Apprenticeship Details

BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) | Glasgow Caledonian University | Scotland, UK

Apprenticeship Provider

Laing O'Rourke collaborate with trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 96
• Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent
• Foundation Apprenticeships
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We accept selected Foundation Apprenticeships, in combination with SQA Highers, for entry to our degree programmes. Your Foundation Apprenticeship will take the place of one SQA Higher qualification for our standard entry requirements and will be treated as equivalent to a B grade at Higher.

Modern Apprenticeships

If you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 6 in a relevant discipline this would be equivalent to two Highers at B.

Our Application Process

We are committed to providing a clear and supportive recruitment journey. Here is what you can expect when applying for one of our apprentice opportunities:

• CV Submission
  Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online Assessment
  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video Interview
  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment Centre
  Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.
• Outcome
  We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible, so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support to your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026