Trainee Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Christmas shutdown

Tailored benefits portal

Job summary

United Infrastructure invites applications for Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors to support the commercial team, assist senior QS, and gain real industry experience from day one. This national provider delivers water and wastewater services across the UK, with a pathway to Level 6 Chartered Surveyor and MSc/Degree qualifications.

You will enroll in a Level 6 Chartered Surveyor - QS Pathway apprenticeship with our training partner, University of the Built Environment, delivered remotely.

Qualifications

• Academic and practical entry routes for Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.
• GCSEs with English and Maths required.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Excel desirable.
• Awareness of NEC contracts is advantageous.

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 through the finance system and prepare subcontractor final accounts.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3/4 construction-related programme

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Bachelor/Master in construction-related subject (Pathway 2)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

We are looking for Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors

We are looking for Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors 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.

Key responsibilities 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.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Christmas shutdown
• Tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you

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.

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.