Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours Monday to Friday hours tbc. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 08 September 2025
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Overview
Interim payment applications, valuations, variations, final accounts Managing sub-contract accounts.
Day-to-day administration of the commercial function of the project(s).
Ensuring full compliance with all contractual requirements/responsibilities.
Take-offs, measurement, scheduling, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
Monitor all ongoing contract costs against those detailed in the original tender.
Subcontractor Procurement and Negotiation.
Send out, review and approve supplier/subcontractor packages Ensure orders are correctly placed with subcontractors.
Consultants and suppliers in accordance with contractual arrangements and signed by all parties prior to works commencing on a project.
Review and sign off interim and final account applications form.
Commercial/Financial.
Ensure the Building Contract is properly administered.
Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Ensure valuation deadlines for each project are met, prioritising and managing time accordingly.
Variations are submitted and agreed with the client as soon as possible.
Ensure written instructions are received or confirmation of verbal instructions issued.
Ensure accurate and appropriate records are maintained
Ensure partial possession notices are submitted where appropriate.
Extensions of time are prepared and executed effectively Requests for section and practical completion are submitted and records are kept in support of the application.
Other
Continuous process improvement.
Change management.
Work with the QS’s and site-based teams to identify opportunities for increased productivity (e.g. targets pre-contract start, direct labour incentives).
We welcome applicants who reside in the Lambeth area, but would consider other applicants.
Where you’ll work
620 WESTERN AVENUE ACTON LONDON W3 0TE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
It would be great if the candidate has some knowledge or work experience of working in construction, particularly QS would be beneficial but not essential.
About this company
Byoot is a construction company in the UK that provides a full turnkey solution, from planning, architects, structural engineers, building control and the build, leaving clients to focus on their day jobs while we do ours. The Graduate/Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will become a key member of the team and tasked with delivering a variety of exciting projects with a contract value from £500 - £4.5m.
