Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

10Web; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

K10 is recruiting for the Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, offering a Quantity Surveying apprenticeship near Heathrow. The programme targets residents in surrounding boroughs and provides funded training as part of a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician course.

The role involves desk-based work, cost control, and collaboration with construction professionals. Typical week includes 40 hours with college time allocated, and progression into professional qualifications is

Qualifications

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate financial information related to construction projects.
• Control of costs during a construction project
• Producing take-offs for building plans.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues to exchange financial construction-related information.
• Understand and ensure Legal and regulatory compliance is followed.
• Administrate and analyse contracts, timesheets, tenders, pre-qualifying questionnaires, and price lists.
• Perform cost assessments, measurements, or valuations using research-derived data.
• To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project
• Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project

Skills

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Functional Skills Level 1+

Job description

Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

• Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

About The Role

The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.

J ob Description

Quantity Surveyors operate specialised equipment, ensure data accuracy, and perform cost assessments. Surveyors also process information, review tenders, and collaborate with other construction professionals. Strong technical skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role. Duties typically include:

• Take accurate financial information related to construction projects.
• Control of costs during a construction project
• Producing take-offs for building plans.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues to exchange financial construction-related information.
• Understand and ensure Legal and regulatory compliance is followed.
• Administrate and analyse contracts, timesheets, tenders, pre-qualifying questionnaires, and price lists.
• Perform cost assessments, measurements, or valuations using research-derived data.
• To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project
• Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project

Office-Based Role - This role involves prolonged periods of desk-based work, computer use, and telephone communication within an office environment. K10 Apprenticeships will consider reasonable adjustments where possible to support individuals in carrying out the essential duties of the role.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Work Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.

The information/qualifications you provide on your CV will be verified; any inaccuracies will have a negative impact on your application.

Desired Requirements

To have the passion and commitment in joining an apprenticeship that provides a direct path to gain hands‑on experience, specialised skills, and strong earning potential in a high‑demand field, setting you on the road to a rewarding and financially stable career.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 24 - 36 months with up to 6 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules

The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme seeks to support our sustainability strategy ‘Connecting people and planet’, and our ambition to make Heathrow a great place to live and work for our colleagues and local neighbours. As such, certain opportunities are currently available only to individuals living in the 9 local boroughs surrounding Heathrow. These are:

• Hillingdon
• Hounslow
• Ealing
• Spelthorne
• Windsor & Maidenhead
• South Buckinghamshire
• Elmbridge
• Slough
• Runnymede

Who We Are

We are UK's largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

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