1ST FLOOR, BLACK BULL YARD, 24-28 HATTON WALL, EC1N 8JH
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Summary
Cast Consultancy, a leading residential-focused firm, is hiring an Assistant MEP Cost Consultant Apprentice for September 2026. Based in London with hybrid working, the role offers experience in cost planning, procurement, and site visits. Enjoy great benefits, career development, and the chance to drive change in construction.
Training course: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 6 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
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic London-based team on our Apprenticeship programme. This is a full-time, hybrid position where you’ll specialise and support the delivery of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Public Health) cost consultancy services for high-profile and large-scale residential developments across the UK.
Your typical tasks will include:
Cost modelling, planning, and benchmarking for MEP packages
Procurement, tender management, and supplier negotiations
Life-cycle costing and value engineering to drive efficiency and sustainability
Site progress meetings, valuations, financial reporting, due diligence, and change control
The role combines office-based analysis with site visits, giving you a clear view of how your work influences project delivery from early planning through to completion.
We are looking for candidates that are:
Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry
Keen attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes
Aspiration to achieve Membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new methods of working
Willing to travel to projects and visit sites to carry out tasks such as measuring/reporting
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
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Your training plan
You’ll be enrolled at LSBU on a part-time Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship, where you’ll work towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
This course also leads to a qualification that puts you on the path to becoming a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
You will be required to study one day a week at university (day tbc), the rest of the week will be spent in the office in Farringdon or site visits
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade Grade 4 or above/equivalent)
A-level or Equivalent (grade BBB or DDM or Equivalent)
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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
We are looking for candidates that are:
Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in the construction industry
A genuine interest in construction, real estate and building services (MEP)
Keen attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes
Aspiration to achieve Membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new methods of working
Willing to travel to projects and visit sites to carry out tasks such as measuring/reporting
About this company
Cast Consultancy is one of the UK's leading residential-led consultancies focussing on driving positive change in the development and construction industry. We provide project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration services. We encourage and challenge fresh perspectives to add value to our clients and to help drive change in the industry. We work across multiple sectors, including Residential, BTR, Later Living, and more recently, the Hotel & Leisure sector.
Once you complete the course, gain work experience, and pass the Assessment of Professional Competence, you’ll meet the requirements to become a professional member with the MRICS designation
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Cast Consultancy
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020689.
