Quantity Surveyor Higher Apprentice

Civil and Marine Limited; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid volunteering day

Employee communities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Chipping Sodbury offers a structured Higher Apprenticeship to become a Quantity Surveyor. You’ll be employed from day one, gaining real projects experience while studying part‑time for a Level 6 qualification.

Start date is September 2027, with mentorship and progression opportunities across commercial contracts. You’ll learn contract management, financial controls, procurement, payment processes, and HSE standards, building essential professional skills for a career in

Qualifications

• Education: 112+ UCAS points and 5 GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)
• Driving licence: Full UK licence
• Skills: Self-starter, team player, excellent communicator, flexible and proactive

Responsibilities

• Assist in contract management and negotiating terms with internal/external advisors.
• Help establish financial control systems and manage revenue, costs and cash collection; produce reports.
• Support procurement processes and define terms for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor payments and prepare subcontractor certificates; ensure financial reporting.
• Learn and uphold Health, Safety & Environment standards across projects.
• Attend structured training sessions and complete the apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Excellent communicator

Flexible and proactive

Education

UCAS points

GCSEs

Job description

Kickstart Your Career in Construction with Heidelberg Materials!

Quantity Surveyor Higher Apprentice Location: Chipping Sodbury
Salary : £25,084

Earn While You Learn: Gain a Level 6 Quantity Surveyor Qualification

End Role of Apprenticeship: Quantity Surveyor

Start Date: September 2027

Training to become a Quantity surveyor

This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Quantity Surveyor. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of commercial contract management, supported by expert mentorship and formal training. From negotiating contracts to managing costs and payments, you’ll develop the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in the construction industry.

Real Work, Real Experience

You’ll be employed from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that shape the built environment within our contract team. You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience in Quantity Surveying.

Structured Learning

Alongside your job, you’ll study part‑time with a recognised training provider or university. Your learning is directly linked to your role, so you’ll see how theory applies in practice and vice versa.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contract Management : Assist in the negotiation and agreement of terms and conditions for contracts and sub-contracts, working with in‑house and external legal advisors.
• Financial Oversight : Help establish financial control systems for contract execution, manage revenue, costs, and cash collection, and produce commercial reports and forecasts.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Engagement : Support the procurement process and help define responsibilities and terms for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Payment & Reporting : Monitor customer payments, prepare subcontractor payment certificates, and ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Health, Safety & Environment : Learn to monitor and uphold HSE standards across projects.
• Professional Development : Attend structured training sessions and complete your apprenticeship programme, building strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 112 + UCAS points, 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English & Science
• Driving Licence: Full UK licence
• Skills: Self‑starter, team player, excellent communicator, flexible and proactive
• Status : British citizenship or UK settled status.

Why Join Us?

• Structured Learning & Mentorship : Benefit from a clear development plan and ongoing support from experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow.
• Global Impact : Be part of a leading international company driving sustainable innovation in the construction industry.
• Hands‑On Experience : Gain practical, real‑world experience on major projects while learning from industry experts.
• Career Progression : Build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in commercial construction, with opportunities to advance within the business.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays),
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing and Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities