Trainee Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship

Summary

This role offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable industry experience, work towards a university qualification and develop a clear career pathway. With dedicated in-house training and ongoing support, you will have the chance to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress within the industry.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

The salary for this role will be dependent on experience.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

• Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works from drawings and specifications
• Support the preparation of cost estimates, quotations and tender documentation
• Assist with pricing works, monitoring project costs and managing budgets
• Help prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assist with ordering materials and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers
• Learn to prepare and process applications for payment, invoices and variations
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements and commercial documentation
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the commercial team
• Attend site visits and meetings to gain an understanding of construction projects and progress
• Develop an understanding of contracts, procurement and commercial management
• Use Microsoft Excel and other software to support cost tracking, reporting and administration
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the commercial team

Where you'll work

Unit 4 Saffron Court
Southfields Industrial Estate
Basildon
SS15 6SS

Training

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

Training provider

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

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

You will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in-house from our experienced Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor. As well as attending Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford one day a week during term time to complete a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 qualification to support your academic learning and professional development.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

4 GCSE Qualifications incl. Maths and English (grade Grade C/4 or above)

A Level in:

Any Subject or Equivalent Qualification (grade 112 UCAS Tariff Points)

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
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Reliable