Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Level 4

Summary

At Mitie, we believe exceptional things happen when places are cared for. As the UK’s No.16 Top Apprenticeship Employer, we’re shaping futures by shaping environments; empowering people, strengthening communities and helping society thrive. Ready to start making places work better every day?

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Start strong with competitive pay from day one, annual salary reviews and the Mitie Matching Share Plan — where you could even earn free shares. At Mitie, your growth, reward and future potential rise together.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As part of our team, you'll be based on our Dudley Hospital contract, supporting the delivery of essential facilities management and maintenance services across a busy healthcare environment. This contract plays a vital role in helping healthcare colleagues provide outstanding care to patients by ensuring hospital facilities remain safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. Mitie delivers a range of services across the site, working closely with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust to maintain critical infrastructure and support day-to-day operations. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in commercial management and construction while gaining hands-on experience within a live operational environment. You'll work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and commercial professionals, developing the skills, behaviours and knowledge needed to support the successful delivery of projects and maintenance works.

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you'll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include:

• Developing the skills and technical knowledge required to support the commercial management of construction and facilities management projects.
• Assisting with cost planning, budgeting and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and provide value for money.
• Learning how to measure works, prepare estimates and support procurement activities.
• Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors to monitor project costs, manage variations and support contract administration.
• Helping to prepare valuations, applications for payment and project cost forecasts.
• Supporting the management of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects by monitoring performance, identifying risks and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.

Where you'll work

Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
• Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
• Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
• Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
• Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
• Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
• Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
• Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

Training schedule

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled in the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which typically runs for approximately 36 months. This programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful career in quantity surveying and the wider construction industry. 

You'll be supported by experienced site teams, dedicated mentors and our Apprenticeship Team through a combination of classroom learning, on-the-job training, one-to-one coaching and practical experience. We'll help you develop the confidence and capability needed to thrive in a commercial role.

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of every opportunity and achieve the goals you already have, and those you have yet to discover.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 4/C)
• Maths (grade 4/C)

Level 3 Qualification in:

Any (grade C or above/Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative