SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Apprentice Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Unit 2426, Regents Court, The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE
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Summary
We have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships Team based in the Midlands. The role will involve assisting the Quantity Surveying Team to provide effective cost management and cost control.
Training course: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Duration: 5 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
Assist with subcontract procurement and accounts
Assist with tender analysis
Assist with site re-measures
To help with external valuations and cash flow procedures
Assist with take-offs
To ensure optimum profit margin
To ensure the timely settlement of the final account
To interact with site personnel and ensure good lines of communication are maintained during the project
Assist surveying team with general contract administration
Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
Helping to manage any contractual disputes
Providing assistance and advice to project teams on contractual, financial and commercial issues
Monitoring and controlling the preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR’s) and quarterly reviews, and ensuring these are produced to company standard
The preparation of monthly contract review summaries, including financial forecasts to completion
Ensuring timely settlement of final accounts
Financial management of subcontract supply chain
Ensuring projects are delivered to budget
Helping to develop the regional supply chain
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.
You will attend Birmingham City University one day a week for 5 years
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
2 or more subjects (grade 4-9)
English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
Any (grade C/ Pass)
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
Logical
Team working
Other requirements
You will work on-site or in the office 4 days a week and attend university 1 day per week. The entry requirements for the degree apprenticeship are a minimum of 3 A-Levels at Grade C or higher (or their equivalent) or a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a construction or property-related discipline.
About this company
Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people. But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings. The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.
We have a range of benefits which include Pension Scheme, Health & Well-being, 23 days holiday, Seddy Savings, Ministry of Fun, Training & Development, Eye care vouchers, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
After successful completion of the BSc Chartered Quantity Surveyor you will be become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Jenna Eaton [email protected] 07929663012
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022130.