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We are a global structural steel engineering organisation with our Head Office in Bury and are looking for an apprentice quantity surveyor to be based in London. If you are looking to obtain a Degree apprenticeship and enjoy the built environment, you are great at maths and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you. Annual wage: Competitive Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course: Construction site management (degree) (level 6) Hours You will be based at one of our London sites or offices while also attending University once per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm. 36.0 hours a week Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026 Duration: 3 Years Positions available: 2 Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work * Assist in the preparation of the Authority to Proceed and Point of Award documents following receipt of the order. * Attend internal project kick-off meeting. * To assist in the preparation of the Point of Award and, in particular, the agreement of the budget for the project. * To assist in preparing a Project Execution Plan, defining how the project will be managed and successfully delivered. * To learn to produce a contract programme for the off-site and on-site works issue internally and to the client for acceptance. This should also include a detailed Information Release Schedule. * To input all key dates and project information into HPS / HDS and regularly ensure these dates are maintained and updated where necessary. * Assist in reviewing and updating weekly delivery dates in HPs. * To ensure contract information (specifications and drawings) is provided to the engineering department. * To assist in organising and inputting into the Project Safety Review(s) and provide inputs to the Hazard Register, ensuring risks are identified and managed out as the project progresses. * To liaise with the Project Engineer/Engineering Team to ensure compliance with the specification, programme and budget. * To prepare the bought-out register early in the project life and that the bought-outs are prepared and issued to procurement in adequate time for the goods or services to be sourced. * To liaise with the engineering function to ensure the issue of fabrication drawings to production are in line with the contract programme and manufacturing programme. * To liaise with the construction function to plan and produce method statements in sufficient detail and quality and in time for approvals prior to works commencing on site. * To attend production review meetings to identify unusual items for fabrication and/or treatment and agree the strategy for any major subcontract items. * To identify all abnormal loads, and specific handling and transport requirements are discussed and communicated with fabrication, treatment, transport / logistics and the construction departments. * To attend construction review meetings to determine the construction strategy for the project. * To attend regular reviews with procurement on the progress of bought out / subcontract packages, in line with the contract requirements, including the review of major supplier and subcontractor bids and involvement in the selection of major suppliers and subcontractors. * To assist in securing client approval of subcontractors as required under the contract. * To attend regular project reviews and to produce project status reports for distribution to our client. These should be updated weekly. * To work with the project QS on the production of the monthly commercial reports. * To assist in the production of monthly project reports for distribution internally to update on progress and commercial status. * To attend weekly event review meetings to categorise, action and close out all project events as they occur in line with the TGN 41 (events) and TGN 42 (variations). * To assist in ensuring the contract requirements are understood by the project team and all notices, particularly in relation to cost and time, are submitted in accordance with the contract requirements and to ensure the company secures recovery for variations and entitlements to extension of time as appropriate. * To monitor that incoming correspondence is reviewed and actioned by the relevant department. * To attend regular meetings with the client and the designers to ensure the project progress is tracked and communicated as required. * To review activity on site with the construction team to ensure it is carried out safely and to programme. Where you'll work Training An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER Your training course Construction site management (degree) (level 6) Your training plan * You will attend Westminster University on a day-release basis, completing your degree over 3 years. * You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor.
