TRAC FUTURES - Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician

Go Construct; Cottenham; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TrAC Futures is offering an enthusiastic individual a Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship in the construction industry. You will gain hands-on experience from day one, covering tendering through to final accounts, while working to maintain target profit margins.

The role provides a comprehensive insight into contracting from a commercial perspective, with training at Skills4STEM LTD and a start date planned for early January 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (minimum grade 4/C) and CSCS (Pass).
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have; they can adjust the apprenticeship accordingly.
• GCSEs and CSCS are essential qualifications for this apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Learn the commercial side of construction and support quantity surveying tasks.
• Assist with tender documentation, contracts and final accounts under supervision.
• Support project cost monitoring, budgeting and documentation across live projects.
• Develop practical skills by working with experienced staff and progressing toward the Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSEs (English/Maths/Science)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal L4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year

Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 05 January 2027

Duration: 3 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

The role offers a comprehensive insight into Quantity Surveying from a contractor’s perspective, covering all aspects of the process, from compiling initial tender documentation through to final accounts, including the contract administration involved along the way. You will also gain experience in running and managing projects, with a focus on achieving a favourable financial outcome and maintaining target profit margins.

Main duties include:

• Communicating with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to help projects run smoothly.
• Developing an understanding of health and safety, quality and sustainability within the construction industry.
• Helping to identify materials and resources needed for different projects.
• Assisting with invoices, paperwork and keeping project records up to date.
• Learning about contracts, purchasing and the commercial side of construction.
• Learning how project costs are monitored and budgets are managed.
• Working alongside experienced team members to develop practical skills and knowledge, with the opportunity to progress onto a formal Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

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

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

Your training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Maths (grade 4/C)
• Science (grade 4/C)
• CSCS (grade Pass)

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this company

TrAC Futures is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• There is opportuntiy to progress into full time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAC FUTURES
Yasmin Deter
[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061052.