Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician
TRAC FUTURES · Luton, LU1 2NR
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Working within a global consultancy firm, this opportunity will give you the chance to qualify as a Level QS whilst gaining experience in construction practice, financial, legal and economic context in the built environment, building services and environmental science, surveying setting out and construction technology and structures.
The work
We are looking for an apprentice QS to work within a company that is part of a global consultancy group, employing 9,700 people across 45 countries. They have an exciting range of clients ranging from global commercial and industrial conglomerates to hoteliers, retailers, healthcare trusts, schools, universities, museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The role supports the Cost Management team in delivering cost consultancy services through supervised practical experience, formal training and on-the-job learning. The first two years will provide exposure to different areas of the business.
General Duties & Responsibilities :
- Attends induction and training sessions and completes mandatory professional development courses.
- Actively participate in an approved apprenticeship and learning programme.
- Work towards required qualifications with support from line management and mentors.
- Follow prescribed operational processes, procedures and ways of working.
- Complete allocated tasks accurately and within agreed timescales under supervision
Work cooperatively as part of a project team. - Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
- Seek guidance when unsure and act on feedback provided.
- Assists in basic cost activities such as estimation and time/budget tracking for projects.
- Follows basic contract administration procedures and maintains contract documentation under supervision.
- Maintain accurate records and follow document control procedures.
- Complies with basic safety guidelines and participates in safety training. Achieves required entry-level safety certification such as CSCS.
- Participates in basic ESG-related activities and supports CSR events.
- Develop understanding of sustainability principles in the built environment.
- Communicates effectively with clients, delivers projects to client satisfaction, and assists in basic proposal preparation when requested.
- Join and contribute to YPF and other company groups
- Begin building a professional profile, including appropriate use of LinkedIn and attendance at agreed networking or learning events.
- Lives, eats and breathes the company values of Excellence, Simplicity, Sharing, Independence, Passion.
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
- 1 Mill Yard, Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2NR