TITHEGROVE LIMITED - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Go Construct; Taunton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Job summary

TITHEGROVE LIMITED in Taunton invites applicants to join as an apprentice in construction, gaining hands-on experience while your college study is paid for.

You will work with the commercial team, supporting cost management, measurements and cost estimates, with college training included. This 2-year program offers 37.5 hours per week, 08:30–17:00, starting 03 November 2026, with possible travel to Swindon.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail required.
• Willingness to learn and complete college training.
• Able to commit to standard apprenticeship hours and days.

Responsibilities

• Support Quantity Surveyors with commercial management of projects.
• Measure quantities and prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Process subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Assist with valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Assist with tendering and procurement activities.
• Work with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Learn to manage budgets and maintain accurate project records.
• Attend site visits to gain practical construction experience.
• Develop knowledge of contracts, costs and commercial management.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Join Tithegrove as an apprentice and build your career in construction while gaining hands‑on experience. You’ll work alongside our experienced commercial team, learning how to manage costs and support projects. With on‑the‑job training and college study provided, you’ll earn while you learn and build a career with Tithegrove.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 03 November 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects
• Assisting with measuring quantities and preparing cost estimates Prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Processing subcontractor and supplier payments
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting
• Assisting with tendering and procurement activities Working with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Learning how to manage budgets and maintain accurate project records
• Attending site visits to gain practical construction experience
• Developing your knowledge of construction, contracts, costs and commercial management

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

You will normally be required to work out of our Taunton office but will also be required to attend our other office in Swindon as well as sites, on an ad‑hoc basis. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

About this company

Tithegrove has been established for over 40 years and is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across the South West. We have offices in Swindon and Taunton and work on a wide range of construction projects, from housing developments to large‑scale infrastructure. Our work includes earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure. We are a growing, people‑focused business that invests in developing our team and helping people build long‑term careers in construction.

https://www.tithegrove.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

20 days annual leave.

After this apprenticeship

Apprenticeship - Trainee - QS - Senior QS - Commercial Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TITHEGROVE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050281.