Assistant Construction Surveyor Apprentice Level 4

Summary

Carry out property surveys and site inspections to record asset condition, identify future replacement needs, and support project delivery. To progress over a three-year period learning from projects and gaining experience of contract management, quality control, project management, health and safety, customer support and cost control. 

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

• Work within the decarbonisation team on varied investment projects, including leaseholder consultation, to build project, contract and budget management skills, and support contract‑phase delivery to ensure contractors meet agreed quality and performance standards. 
• Undertake joint building surveys for assessment and reporting through a formal schedule. 
• Work with internal and external customers and stakeholders to monitor project‑level customer satisfaction, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and contractor performance on customer care is regularly reported. 
• Support the preparation of detailed specifications and schedules of works and produce all documentation needed for an effective procurement exercise in accordance with the procurement policy and financial regulations. Undertake detailed analysis of tender prices and provide a final tender report including recommendations. 
  Develop the skills to prepare and submit documentation for Statutory Approvals, including Planning and Building Regulations, ensuring all required permissions are obtained within advised timelines. 
• Work towards full competence in planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating project health and safety in line with CDM 2015, while monitoring and recording contractor performance and maintaining accurate project information. 
• Carry out regular site surveys to collect stock data that informs strategic business planning. 
• Build working knowledge of updating the MRI (Promaster) asset management database, develop a long‑term survey programme aligned with stock investment priorities, and ensure data is accurately presented for project progress records. 
• Learn to identify HHSRS hazards in homes and ensure Category 1 hazards are resolved promptly. 
• Report any repairs or specialist surveys required for defects identified whilst carrying out surveys. 
• Identify and report any housing tenancy, welfare, or safeguarding concerns during visits. Signpost to teams such as Anti Social Behaviour (ASB), Neighbourhood Officers, Works and Money Advisors, Occupational Therapists. 
• Provide basic advice to residents on correct use of the home including simple repairs the resident may be responsible for. 
• Identify and record refusals and support the technical liaison officer with no access situations. 
• Formulate and process data for analysis, measure and progress tracking. 
• Support meetings by documenting accurate minutes, identifying key action points and associated timelines. 

Where you'll work

Unit 4040
Lakeside
Birmingham
West Midlands
B37 7YN

Training

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

Training provider

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

HNC in:

Construction or Project Management (grade 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
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Experience of procurement
• Project management
• Planning and Building Regs
• UK full driving licence
• Health and safety
• Diagnosing maintenance defects

Other requirements

Full UK driving licence to enable you to travel across areas where Citizen operates.