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As an Apprentice Contracts Surveyor
As an Apprentice Contracts Surveyor, you will develop the technical, commercial and professional skills needed to become a valued member of a busy commercial team, while studying towards a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship.
Wage
£19,686.55 a year
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am to 6.00pm, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break. 38 hours 45 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
What you'll do at work
Working alongside experienced Contracts Surveyors, you will gain hands-on experience helping to manage project costs, procurement and commercial performance across major construction projects.
Your duties will include:
- Supporting Contracts Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects
- Assisting with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
- Helping analyse project costs, budgets and contract documentation
- Learning how to prepare valuations, cost reports and payment applications
- Supporting cost planning, feasibility studies and risk assessments
- Working with site teams to manage project variations and dayworks
- Assisting with subcontractor payments and financial reporting
- Maintaining accurate project records using company systems
- Developing positive working relationships with clients, consultants and project teams
- Supporting quality, environmental and health & safety management systems
- Taking part in company training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Corporate Social Responsibility activities
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Site Office
Colliters Way, Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9FS
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
- Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
- Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
- Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
- Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
- Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
- Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
- Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.
Training schedule
Course Starts: Tuesday 6th October 2026
Delivery: Day release, every Tuesday (term time)
Location: South West Skills Campus, Locking Road, BS22 8NL
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
- Maths (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
- STEM (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Maths (grade C)
- Science (grade C)
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- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Ability to deal with pressure
- Motivated
- Commitment
- Common Sense
- Reliability
- Enthusiasm
Other requirements
This role is based on a live construction site, starting early each day and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
About this employer
As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Commercial or Quantity Surveying role, continue your professional development and work towards further qualifications and chartered status.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the UK's leading construction companies.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD
Emma
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045125.
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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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