Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

About the apprenticeship

Due to our continued growth delivering the exciting Brabazon Project at the old Filton Airfield development, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled and detail-oriented individual to join the commercial team within the major projects part of the business, initially, to be part of the purpose-built 1,514-bed student accommodation project team.

This will involve working alongside our internal delivery teams by attending on site, carrying out valuations and participating in progress reviews, as well as meetings related to payments, variations and any claims. During your apprenticeship, you will support our Operational and Construction teams in all aspects of pre and post contract duties. 

The degree apprenticeship is dovetailed with the professional institution chartership process. You will also work towards your RICS APC, which means you'll be a recognised Chartered Surveyor when you complete your apprenticeship.

What you'll do

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you will be working in an energetic environment dealing with a range of varied projects. 

You will be developing the relevant legal, commercial, management and technology skills needed to: 

• aid and support to quantity surveyors and more senior commercial staff within the team, ultimately working towards your own responsibility for commercial project delivery 
• assist with estimating, procurement and tendering, contract management, including payments and financial reporting, to effectively control construction costs 
• work with the JCT suite of contracts for design and construction works 
• work to financial targets and deadlines, interpret project programmes, understand risk and react to the demands of construction delivery to ensure best value 
• develop skills in data management, primarily with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and other software systems to ensure compliance with corporate systems, standards and procedures 
• interface with other project delivery staff including Project Managers, Designers, Engineers, Estimators and Site Managers.

Skills and values we are looking for

• Communication and teamwork. 
• IT/digital skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Organisation. 
• Problem solving. 
• Presentation skills. 
• Administration. 
• Critical thinking. 
• Numeracy. 
• Analytical. 

This vacancy will include a suitability questionnaire, which our teams will shortlist from along with an assessment centre where you will be assessed with other candidates with an activity and speed interview. This will be in Bristol and details will follow shortly after the closing date.

Where you'll work

This role is based at Filton Airfield in Bristol where you will be part of an energetic and busy team operating on a regular shift pattern during the working week.

What you'll need

You will need:

• GCSEs A-C/4+ in English and maths
• two A levels or a Higher National Certificate (HNC)
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to build working relationships quickly at all levels
• good computer literacy.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

Five years plus end point assessment. 

Qualifications

• Chartered Surveyor QS Degree Apprenticeship Level 6. 
• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. 
• Accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Training provision 

Training will be delivered by University of West of England – Bristol. 

• Day release. 
• In person lectures. 
• Online learning. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.