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FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP LIMITED - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Sun 07 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP LIMITED - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will support senior members of the Cost Management team in delivering a full range of pre‑contract and post‑contract quantity surveying services across a variety of projects.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day. Times to be confirmed.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 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

Working under supervision, the role provides structured training and hands‑on experience in cost management, procurement, commercial control, and contract administration. The position is designed to develop technical competence, commercial awareness, and professional confidence, supporting progression towards RICS chartership and a long‑term career as a Quantity Surveyor within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management and Measurement:

  • Assist in the measurement of works and preparation of quantities for cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
  • Support the preparation of budget estimates and cost plans at various project stages
  • Help maintain cost data, benchmarking information, and cost information databases
  • Assist with value engineering exercises and cost analysis to achieve value for money

Procurement and Tendering:

  • Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules, and tender documentation
  • Assist with the issue, receipt, and analysis of tenders
  • Help prepare tender reports and contractor recommendations
  • Support procurement processes in line with company procedures and project requirements

Commercial and Contract Support:

  • Assist with the administration of construction contracts under supervision
  • Support the preparation of interim valuations, variations, and payment recommendations
  • Assist with cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and change control
  • Help maintain accurate financial records and support agreement of final accounts
  • Attend site meetings and progress meetings alongside senior surveyors

Financial Reporting and Cost Control:

  • Support monthly cost reporting and financial monitoring of projects
  • Assist in tracking project expenditure against approved budgets
  • Help identify cost risks and opportunities under the direction of senior surveyors
  • Contribute to achieving or exceeding project and business gross margin targets

Legal, Compliance and Professional Practice:

  • Gain exposure to standard forms of contract including JCT and NEC
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual, financial, health and safety, and statutory requirements
  • Develop an understanding of professional responsibilities, ethics, and risk management in quantity surveying
  • Work in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS) and Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Support the promotion of the client pledge, including timely payment of invoices

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

  • Delivery at LSBU Southwark Campus (SE10AA)
  • Day release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • A-level or BTEC National Diploma (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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

Frankham Group is a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, delivering design, engineering, surveying, project management and compliance services across the built environment. Established in 1982, the company works across sectors including construction, infrastructure, housing, education and commercial development, supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle. With over 250 professionals across multiple UK offices, Frankham is recognised for its technical expertise, innovation and commitment to developing future talent.

https://www.frankham.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role provides a clear, structured pathway to:

  • Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
  • Professional Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
  • Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) / Project Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030073.

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Closes on Sunday 07 June 2026

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