Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician
TRAC FUTURES · Cambridge, CB24 8PS
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal L4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.
The work
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.
The role offers a comprehensive insight into Quantity Surveying from a contractor’s perspective, covering all aspects of the process, from compiling initial tender documentation through to final accounts, including the contract administration involved along the way. You will also gain experience in running and managing projects, with a focus on achieving a favourable financial outcome and maintaining target profit margins.
Main duties include:
- Communicating with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to help projects run smoothly.
- Developing an understanding of health and safety, quality and sustainability within the construction industry.
- Helping to identify materials and resources needed for different projects.
- Assisting with invoices, paperwork and keeping project records up to date.
- Learning about contracts, purchasing and the commercial side of construction.
- Learning how project costs are monitored and budgets are managed.
- Working alongside experienced team members to develop practical skills and knowledge, with the opportunity to progress onto a formal Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.
What you come out with
- There is opportuntiy to progress into full time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4/C
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4/C
- Essential · GCSE Science 4/C
- Essential · CSCS CSCS Pass
The employer
TrAC Futures is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
Workplace
- Unit 2, Brookfield Business Centre, Twentypence Road, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8PS