Apprentice – Quantity Surveyor Opportunities
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Apprentice – Quantity Surveyor Opportunities
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join their Early Careers Development Programme across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. The role involves learning commercial processes, cost management, financial forecasting, and contract administration while studying for a professional qualification. The programme offers on-the-job experience, a starting salary of at least £21,250, company car, private healthcare, and progression opportunities.
- Location: Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex
- Contract type: Permanent - Full Time
- Applications close: 30 November 2023
- Functions: Commercial, Early Careers
Why an Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences. Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team and the wider business. We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect. We actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their ‘whole self’ to work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative and rewarding environment. We are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Investors in People – Platinum company. Why? We believe talented people are key to our success. You’ll work with our teams as an ambassador to promote and influence future generations to our thriving industry and have access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities on what YOU want, after all it is your future with us.
What will I be doing as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor?
- Applying best practice to our commercial processes to help maximise returns in terms of profit.
- Using your keen eye to identify and drive out any redundant costs
- Supporting with the preparation and closure on monthly invoices looking at variations, claims, and any disputes.
- Learning how to conduct project financial forecasts
- Becoming the go-to-person for our and wider contractual, commercial, regulatory procedures
What we can give you!
Your salary will start in line with the national living wage for 2024. (At least £21,250) A benefit of our Early Careers Development Programme is continuous recognition over the 2-4 years with salary progression of up to a maximum 5% every 6 months. You will also benefit from a Company Car or Car Allowance reflecting [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Benefit Grade. You will also be entitled to Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary. To add to our amazing package, upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership, you may be entitled to a monetary award of £1000! This includes full membership to a technical institution or completion of your degree apprenticeship. You will also have access to our wider benefits like our Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 8 years services, Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working and more.
How we will support and help grow your career.
Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path. As part of our scheme you will take park in some formal soft skill development and insights which will give you the chance to learn more about yourself and how to be your best self in a commercial business environment. We want you to be YOU. We encourage innovation. We encourage challenging the status quo. Just because something may be challenging, doesn’t make it impossible. Bring your ideas and forge your own future with us.
What you will need.
- 2 A Levels grade B or;
- BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
- Applicants must hold 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above (previously 5 GCSEs A-C) including Maths and English or equivalent.
- Help us promote our thriving industry with your enthusiasm!
- Eagerness to develop with an ability to travel to our sites where your on-the-job learning will be!
- Become the key link between design and contractors on our projects, provide key commercial advice on costs and contracts.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Please note that selection will take place in December 2023.