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R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED - Apprentice Construction Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Mon 06 Apr 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED - Apprentice Construction Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Construction Quantity Surveyorto join our team. The successful applicant will begin studies with a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4. Delivered in a classroom one day per week as well as on the job learning. On completion you will move onto study a Construction Site Management degree.

Annual wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

Hours
Full time, Monday to Friday, 08.15 - 17.00.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 4 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

You will learn how to:

  • Conduct cost estimates and prepare budgets for construction projects
  • Analyse project plans and specifications to determine quantities of materials needed
  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to develop cost-effective solutions
  • Monitor project costs throughout the construction process and make recommendations for cost savings
  • Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, and final accounts
  • Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Provide guidance on contractual matters to project teams
  • Conduct site visits to assess progress and identify any potential issues

Where you'll work

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

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Your training course

Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

Your training plan

  • One day a week at College
  • On the job training
  • Earn as you learn

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 9-4 (A-C))
  • Relevant Subject (grade A-C)

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
  • Team working
  • Full UK driving license

About this company

As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.

https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Earn while you learn

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion you will move onto study a Construction Site Management degree

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020242.

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Closes on Monday 06 April 2026

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