Quantity Surveyor Higher Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Heidelberg Materials UK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer day

Employee communities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK, operating in the UK construction materials sector, is offering a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying in Penrith. You will start your career by working on live projects alongside experienced professionals and study part‑time to gain a Level 6 Quantity Surveyor qualification.

You will gain hands‑on experience in contract management, financial control, procurement and payments, with mentorship and formal training throughout the programme, leading to a Quantity

Qualifications

• 112+ UCAS points or equivalent
• Five GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and Science
• Full UK driving licence
• Self-starter with team orientation and good communication
• Flexible and proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiation and agreement of terms for contracts and sub‑contracts.
• Help establish financial control systems for contract execution and reports.
• Support procurement processes and define subcontractor responsibilities.
• Monitor payments and prepare subcontractor payment certificates; ensure accurate reporting.
• Learn and uphold Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards across projects.
• Attend structured training sessions and complete apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Excellent communicator

Flexible

Proactive

Education

UCAS points 112+

5 GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK, operating in the UK construction materials sector, is offering a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying in Penrith. You will start your career by working on live projects alongside experienced professionals and study part‑time to gain a Level 6 Quantity Surveyor qualification.

You will gain hands‑on experience in contract management, financial control, procurement and payments, with mentorship and formal training throughout the programme, leading to a Quantity