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Kick-start your career with Sheriff Construction as a Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentice
Earn while you learn, attending London South Bank University (or similar University providing the same course) one day a week while gaining hands-on experience on live construction projects.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of live projects.
- Measuring works from drawings and specifications.
- Preparing quotations, estimates and cost plans.
- Assisting with procurement of materials and subcontractors.
- Supporting valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Attending site visits and client meetings.
- Developing an understanding of our specialist trade.
- Completing university coursework alongside practical training.
Where you'll work
61B RUNFOLD AVENUE
LUTON
LU3 2EJ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
- Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
- Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
- Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
- Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
- Be able to advise on the most suitable procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
- Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
- Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
- Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
- Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
- Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase
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Desirable qualifications
- A Level in: Maths (grade C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- A Levels (or equivalent) that meet the entry requirements for the Degree Apprenticeship
- A genuine interest in the construction industry or the built environment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
- Previous work experience, work shadowing or volunteering (in any setting) demonstrating reliability and commitment.
- A full UK driving licence or currently learning to drive (if travel to sites will be required).
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- An interest in pursuing professional membership with RICS in the future.
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About the company
Sheriff Construction is a family-run construction company delivering high-quality Flat Roofing and Waterproofing services across London and the South East. We work with a wide range of clients across the commercial, residential and public sectors, building long-term relationships through quality workmanship, reliability and exceptional customer service.
At Sheriff Construction, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to developing future talent by investing in apprentices, providing hands-on experience, mentoring and clear career progression. Our apprentices are valued members of the team from day one, gaining real responsibility while working alongside experienced professionals on live construction projects.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with continued support and development towards becoming a Quantity Surveyor. Sheriff Construction is committed to investing in its people and will support the right candidate in progressing towards Chartered Surveyor status through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHERIFF CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Daniela
daniela@sheriffconstruction.co.uk
01582591908
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040858.
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