This programme is designed to develop the next generation of construction professionals. This role is based within our North Team at our Workington office and provides a structured pathway to becoming a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor, combining practical experience with academic learning in a supportive and friendly environment.
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
As part of the team, you will support the successful delivery of projects by learning and contributing to:
Contractual & Financial Management:
Assisting with managing project costs, budgets, and financial performance, including materials, goods, and subcontracted work
Procurement:
Supporting the selection and negotiation of subcontractors and suppliers
Stakeholder Management:
Building relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors, including participation in meetings
Teamwork:
Working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, gaining practical knowledge in a collaborative team environment
Technology:
Learning how to use our Oneserve/Coins software to record and track completed works
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
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Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Your training plan
You will begin by working towards a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying qualification, with progression to a fully funded Level 6 Degree
Throughout the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience while building the technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in the construction industry
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
T Level in:
Design, surveying and planning for Built Environme (grade pass)
Construction or engineering programmes. (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
About this company
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 125-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.
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
A 6-7 year development program to support the Apprentice to become a qualfied Quantity Surveyor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED Hayley Degg- Novus Property Solutions [email protected] 07787530088
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027826.