Harbour Facade Systems Ltd - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
4 Empire Way, Gloucester, GL2 5HY
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Summary
This is a full-time role based in Gloucester. You will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to manage the contractual and financial aspects of a construction project, preparing and submitting tenders, working with our Contract Managers to ensure job costs are kept within budget.
Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours Generally Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with an hour for lunch. We are flexible with working hours though if you need something different. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
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
Keep up to date with all emails and file appropriately
Take part in Commercial Meetings
Take part in Labour rate review meetings
Take part in any other meetings that are requested or required by HRS staff or clients
Build technical knowledge to help in specifications.
Assist Materials purchasing including yearly product rate tenders reviews and comparisons
Keep Tender List up to date
Take offs for some simple tenders
Help QS’s submit tenders that are allocated and submit on time – follow the whole process for submission and recording included working out appropriate rates
Assist QS’s to chase down submitted tenders and record actions on Tender tracker
Assist QS’s to carry out any negotiations necessary
Attend pre-start or pre-award meetings with clients (along with a CM/production rep)
Notify suppliers of warranty requirements
Assist QS’s to follow job set up process inc build packs and hand over to CM’s
Assist QS’s to ensure contract docs are issued, correct and appropriate – sign and return if needed – store electronically within file structure
Assist QS’s to value variations and general progress of works keeping JNC and build packs up to date
Attend site where required to measure progress or value variations
Assist CM’s to resolve any technical issues and help to liaise with suppliers if needed
Assist QS’s to submit Valuations and keep cash flow and application tracker up to date
Assist QS’s to follow client specific requirements for applications and invoices
Assist QS’s to chase payments and follow formatting process on cash flow
Escalate non-payments within internal hierarchy and raise awareness of issues with QS’s to agree suitable strategy
Help to ensure HFS abide by the requirements of client contract terms and conditions
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Help to produce and supply O&M’s for completed projects and collate warranty documents
Apply and chase for retentions
Assist QS’s to track and apply for price rises when appropriate
Assist QS’s to do the WIP reporting on a quarterly basis
Follow the subcontractor payment process for allocated subcontractors
Help accounts with materials invoices price checking and requesting credits if needed– chasing responses
Help accounts with supplier rebate claims and invoicing
Where you’ll work
4 Empire Way Gloucester GL2 5HY
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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
2 or more (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
About this company
Harbour Facade Systems Ltd is a specialist subcontractor located in Gloucester and working all over the Southwest of England and South Wales. We specialise in render, external wall insulation and cladding from all the leading specialist suppliers. We partner national housebuilders and construction companies of all sizes. Our mission is to deliver high-quality projects with a focus on long-term relationships and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer • Strong order book from a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors – meaning a wide scope of experiences from which to learn.
• Continued company growth in line with our strategic vision – giving you plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development.
• We are a close team who enjoy a professional but relaxed working environment – allowing you to learn whilst supported by friendly colleagues.
• Competitive salary.
• Day release for Study.
• We can help you to choose and enrol on a suitable apprenticeship course (Higher – Level 4 or higher) and continued further education once that is complete.
Following completion of this apprenticship you may want to continue to gain a degree level qualification or become chartered with the CIOB or RICS. As a qualified Quantity Surveyor there will be plenty of opportunity for growth at Harbour and more generally in the Construction Industry.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Harbour Facade Systems Ltd
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008428.