JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED - Apprentice Project Surveyor - Manchester
Tyco Park, Grimshaw Lane, M40 2WL
Summary
Ready to energise your future?
As an Apprentice Project Surveyor, you will support the delivery of commercial surveying activities within our Decarbonisation Projects team. You will primarily work on government grant-funded schemes focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across public sector buildings.
Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours Your normal working hours are 40 per week Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements, shifts to be confirmed. 40.0 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
What You’ll Be Up To:
Assisting with cost planning, estimating, and preparation of commercial documentation for decarbonisation projects including heat decarbonisation, fabric improvements, controls upgrades and energy efficiency works
Supporting senior surveyors with tender analysis, contract administration, valuations, change control and commercial reporting
Visiting project sites such as schools, hospitals, council buildings and community facilities to assist with surveys and progress monitoring
Helping prepare grant monitoring documentation required for schemes such as SALIX Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and other government-funded initiatives
Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and sustainability specialists to ensure commercial compliance and value for money
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
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Your training plan
You will attend college weekly on a day release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade Grade 5)
Maths (grade Grade 5)
Full UK Driving Licence (grade Full)
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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Other requirements
You will primarily cover the Northwest of the UK however depending on job requirements you could travel to other areas of the country. You will need to be flexible working away from home and staying over in hotels.
About this company
Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.