Introduction
An opportunity to work with a leading main contractor on a large scale redevelopment site in central Luton – ideal for someone who would like to train within the commercial side of construction managing budgets, costs, invoices, negotiating with sub‑contractors and dealing with contracts.
About the Employer
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency that will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You will be placed with a host employer, but you will remain employed by TrAC. Your placement may change while on the course, but TrAC will support you into employment or further learning at the end of the apprenticeship.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a L4 Quantity Surveyor apprentice to work with a leading main contractor on a large scale redevelopment site in central Luton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to train within the commercial side of construction, managing budgets, costs, invoices, negotiating with sub‑contractors and dealing with contracts. The Level 4 qualification will cover health, safety and welfare, sustainability, construction technology, contracts, procurement, cost control and financial reporting – good maths ability and natural leadership qualities are essential.
A typical day may include:
- Assisting with re‑measurements on site for labour‑only and sub‑contract payments
- Attending sub‑contractor pre‑appointment meetings
- Managing sub‑contractor payments, checking and processing labour‑only and sub‑contract payments
- Assisting in the preparation of interim valuations
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports
- Preparation and issuing of sub‑contract documentation to sub‑contractors
- Maintaining live costs of selected works
- Liaising with engineers for records of labour, plant and materials
- Preparing take‑offs for potential schemes and for the estimating department
Training Outcome
There is opportunity to progress into full‑time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical reasoning
- Team‑working
- Creative thinking
- InitiativeNon‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English 4 or C
- Essential – GCSE Maths 4 or C
- Essential – GCSE Science 4 or C
- Essential – CSCS Pass
Course Information
Course: Construction quantity surveying technician (Level 4)
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
- Working week: Monday – Friday, 7.30am – 4.30pm
- Expected duration: 3 years
- Training provider: SKILLS4STEM LTD
Employment Information
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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