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Kickstart Your Career in Construction
Kickstart your career in construction with our Quantity Surveying apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience supporting live projects while working alongside industry professionals, while studying towards a level 4 qualification. Develop key skills in cost management, contracts, financial reporting, and project delivery.
What You'll Do at Work
- Assist with preparing budgets and cost estimates for construction projects
- Support the monitoring and control of project costs
- Help measure and value work completed on-site
- Assist in preparing financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and cost updates
- Maintain accurate records of project income and expenditure
- Support the selection and coordination of subcontractors
- Help review contracts and assist with contractual matters
- Ensure documentation is organised, stored, and updated correctly
- Follow and apply health and safety procedures on-site and in the office
- Work closely with the project team and attend meetings where required
Where You'll Work
BALLIOL HOUSE
SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS
EXETER
EX1 1NP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP
Training Course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
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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.
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Training Schedule
The apprentice will complete a combination of on-the-job training and structured learning with Exeter College. Training will take place in the workplace and at college on a day-release basis, typically one day per week.
They will work towards a Level 4 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment, supported by experienced staff and a dedicated college assessor throughout the apprenticeship.
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 6)
- Maths (grade 6)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
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Other Requirements
Applicants may be invited to attend a short paid trial week during the next half term or summer holidays. This will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the role, meet the team and better understand the day-to-day responsibilities before starting the apprenticeship.
About Akkeron Group
Akkeron Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking property development and trading business based in Exeter, with a growing portfolio across the South West of England. We specialise in the acquisition and transformation of complex and often heritage-rich brownfield sites, with a focus on residential properties that make a meaningful impact in local communities.
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Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We are keen to support young people in building long-term careers in the construction industry, offering clear progression pathways, ongoing development, and the chance to grow into more senior roles within the business over time.
Contact Information
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028099.
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Closes in 17 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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