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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Abingdon
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VolkerFitzpatrick are building the Didcot Science Bridge section of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure. Our quantity surveying apprentices will be an integral part of the site operations team, being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the project.

Requirements

  • GCSE in English (grade 4 or above)
  • GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Must live in the local area (defined as any location within Oxfordshire, plus a 10-mile perimeter into bordering counties)
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Proactive

Responsibilities

  • Assist the procurement process to maximise profit
  • Ensure awareness of roles and responsibilities with reference to VolkerFitzpatrick’s commercial interests
  • Effectively and appropriately communicate between members of staff
  • Attend regular internal meetings and ensure actions are closed out quickly
  • Keep accurate records of subcontractor works
  • Assist in the production of backup for monthly commercial reports
  • Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager
  • Promote equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity
  • Assist with archiving in accordance with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd’s commercial policies
  • Develop an understanding of different programme types (weekly, as-built, construction, target, and contract)
  • Take responsibility for own safety and the safety of others
  • Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager

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Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • Private medical care
  • Pension
  • Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership

Application Process

  • This apprenticeship includes time away from work for specialist training with LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY to study for a Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4) qualification.

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About VolkerFitzpatrick

VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK. We provide specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients. We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry. Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments. Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.

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LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY Reference code: VAC2000040513

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Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Proactive
Procurement
Risk management
Health and safety
Sustainability
Construction technology
Contracts management
Cost control
Financial reporting
Data management

Location

Milton Park Innovation Centre, 99 Park Dr, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY, UK

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