Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

ENGINEERINGUK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quantity Surveyor Technician, where you'll play a vital role in managing budgets for a leading mobile network. This apprenticeship offers a unique blend of on-the-job training and academic study, allowing you to gain hands-on experience while working alongside seasoned professionals. With a competitive starting salary and opportunities for growth, including a nationally recognized qualification, this is your chance to make a real impact in the telecommunications industry. Embrace a culture of inclusivity and innovation as you develop your skills and contribute to exciting projects.

Benefits

Minimum of 23 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Wide range of discounts

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9 or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented with interest in budgets and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Review site assessments and verify budget estimates.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to drive smart decisions.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

5 GCSEs level 4-9

Level 3 Equivalent

Job description

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COSTING THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY

Our Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams play a key role in managing budgets and driving the growth of our mobile network. As a Quantity Surveyor Technician, you'll review site designs, support smart spending on upgrades and new builds, and help avoid overengineering-making sure every pound is well spent, all while earning a £30,000 starting salary!

Make things happen

As an apprentice, you'll work closely with skilled Quantity Surveyors, some with over 30 years' experience, gaining real insight into how we handle budgets and keep our projects on track. You'll help check site designs and high-value budget estimates, making sure costs are accurate and reflect only what's truly needed-from access tracks to full site builds. It's about understanding the detail, evaluating supplier rates, and supporting value engineering to avoid overspending and use the right materials in the right way. Day-to-day, you could be:

- Reviewing site assessments and verifying budget estimates align with project needs

- Supporting the move from outsourced to in-house contract management

- Collaborating with commercial teams to drive smart decisions

With inclusivity at our hearts, we're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society, so we're keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. The only barrier to applying would be if you didn't have the right to work in the UK and were unable to obtain it without our support.

What is involved with studying for an apprenticeship?

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you'll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers. At the end of the programme, you'll receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Who we are

The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

With inclusivity at our hearts, we're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society, so we're keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. The only barrier to applying would be if you didn't have the right to work in the UK and were unable to obtain it without our support.

The must haves

You will need at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9, or a level 3 equivalent to be eligible for this scheme.

The other stuff we are looking for

Bring your authentic self

We're looking for individuals who are detail orientated, and genuinely interested in budgets, surveyor drawings, and commercial strategy. An interest in how commercial decisions influence real-world projects will help you thrive in the role, especially as you gain hands-on experience with site planning, data analysis, and cost evaluation. If you enjoy learning new things and have a keen focus on detail, this could be the right fit for you. You will need at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9, or a level 3 equivalent to be eligible for this scheme. Other qualities we'd like to see include:

- Confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel

- Organisational and problem-solving skills

- The ability to analyse data and flag anything that doesn't add up

What's in it for you

What's in it for you

This is a hands-on role where you'll be able to develop real experience in the world of telecommunications. Enjoy a starting salary of £30,000 with the opportunity to increase at 12-months to £33,000. Final salaries start from £40,000 upon successful completion of your Level 4 Quantity Surveyor Technician apprenticeship. We'll also give you the opportunity to work towards a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying, helping you build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in this field. Plus, you'll get to enjoy our amazing benefits, including:

- A minimum of 23 days holiday, as well as your birthday off!

- Flexible benefits package including matching up to 10% of your pension contributions, medical plans, and buying and selling holiday

- Wide range of discounts on everything from days out to household bills

...and loads more!

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an online test, a telephone interview, a coaching call and an assessment centre. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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