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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

K10
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London W12 9AU, England

Salary

£13.15 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Quantity Surveyors are responsible for operating specialized equipment, ensuring data accuracy, and conducting cost assessments within the construction industry.
  • The role requires strong technical skills and attention to detail, with duties including financial information management, take-offs for building plans, and compliance with legal regulations.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of experience and will receive a Level 3 Surveying Technician diploma, leading to membership in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • The apprenticeship lasts for 36 months, includes a typical work week of 40 hours, and offers a competitive salary reflective of the high demand for skilled professionals in this field.
  • K10, an award-winning social enterprise, supports apprentices in their career development and is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.

Quantity Surveyors operate specialised equipment, ensure data accuracy, and perform cost assessments. Surveyors also process information, review tenders, and collaborate with other construction professionals. Strong technical skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role. Duties typically include:

Take accurate financial information related to construction projects.

Producing take-offs for building plans.

Communicate with clients and colleagues to exchange financial construction-related information.

Understand and ensure Legal and regulatory compliance is followed.

Administrate and analyse contracts, timesheets, tenders, pre-qualifying questionnaires, and price lists.

Perform cost assessments, measurements, or valuations using research-derived data.

Prioritise safety for oneself and others in the work environment.

As well as completing the Level 3 Surveying Technician diploma, all apprentices will be admitted as a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This addition has been designed to:

Be relevant to apprentice surveying roles

Provide a professional qualification

Provide access to opportunities for progression to further higher-level study

The apprenticeship will develop the technical, interpersonal, and behavioural skills, knowledge and competence outcomes that are required for surveying technicians to work effectively within a range of working environments.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Work Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

A can do attitude willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work

A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment

Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving

No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond!

Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams

Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences

Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to training days

Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.

Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment

Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols


Minimum Requirements

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.

Must live in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Desired Requirements

To have the passion and commitment in joining an apprenticeship that provides a direct path to gain hands-on experience, specialised skills, and strong earning potential in a high-demand field, setting you on the road to a rewarding and financially stable career.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Surveying Technician[OP1] course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 36 months.

Eligibility

To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be:

living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status

not enrolled on any other courses

18+ due to site H&S rules

Who We Are

We are UKs largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

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