Trainee Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure invites applications for an Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyor in the Water Division. You will support the commercial team and assist Quantity Surveyors in estimating and controlling costs for construction projects, collaborating with internal teams and clients at every stage.

You will embark on the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor pathway through our training partner, with remote learning options, and gain hands-on industry experience toward a nationally recognised

Qualifications

• Academic pathways for apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying: Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
• GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Excel and Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
• Assess and compare subcontractors' quotes and draft orders.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Evaluate materials on site and labour time records.
• Process invoices and prepare subcontractor final accounts.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Excel

Microsoft Office

NEC contracts awareness

Education

Level 3/4 construction programme

GCSEs English & Maths (9-4/A-C)

Excel / IT skills

Bachelor’s degree in construction

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyor – Water Division

We are looking for Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors to join our Water division who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies.

Day to day, you will support the commercial team and you will assist the Quantity Surveyors who estimate and control costs for our construction projects, working with both internal colleagues and our clients at every stage of the project.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
• Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
• Preparing monthly reports.
• Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
• Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.

As a Trainee with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands‑on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor – QS Pathway apprenticeship qualification with our training partner the University of the Built Environment. This learning pathway is delivered entirely remotely, and you will access online self‑accessed or virtually delivered classroom sessions, and one‑to‑one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Academic Entry Requirements

Pathway 1 – BSc Quantity Surveying

Completed a relevant Level 3 or 4 programme e.g. L3 T-Level Design, Surveying Planning or L3 BTEC Construction and the Built Environment, Level 3 Construction Support Technician, L4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics

Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel

Good organisation, time management and communication skills

Awareness of NEC contracts

Pathway 2 – MSc Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.2 grade in a construction related subject

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics

Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel

Good organisation, time management and communication skills

Awareness of NEC contracts

You must also have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Please note, as this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve:

• Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Degree) Apprenticeship.
• BSc (Hons) or MSc Quantity Surveying.
• Eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset.

A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change.

Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

Ready to take the next step in your career? United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances