Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description
This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.
Our Infrastructure Services business delivers critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities. You will join our Water division who are a national provider of infrastructure and noninfrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the commercial team and you will assist the Quantity Surveyors with the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
- Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
- Preparing monthly reports.
- Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
- Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.
As an Apprentice with United Living youll be given a real job from day one where you will gain handson industry experience and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Youll be inspired and stretched professionally but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living and the construction industry.
As part of your Apprenticeship you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Degree) Apprenticeship on the Quantity Surveying pathway which will be delivered by our training partner the University College of Estate Management. The programme is 5556 months long and you will spend one day per week studying towards your qualification. The apprenticeship will be delivered online and include guided discussions and workshops as well as independent learning and reading and you will also receive onetoone support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship programme you will have achieved:
- Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Degree) Apprenticeship.
- BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.
- Eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
To help you settle into your role well provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago and youll also receive full support from your Line Manager and the Early Careers Team who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.
Qualifications :
In order to be successful in this role we would like you to have achieved or be predicted to achieve in Summer 2025:
- One of the following level 3 qualifications or equivalent at the minimum level or above:
- A Levels 96 UCAS points
- BTEC Ext Diploma MMM
- BTEC Diploma DD
- TLevel P (Core C)
- L3 Surveying Apprenticeship
- UCEM BSc Access module programme
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 94/A*C including English and Mathematics
- Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook Word Excel etc.
- Good organisation time management and communication skills.
You should also be available to start fulltime work in September 2025 and have:
- The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
- The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.
Additional Information :
We are committed to nurturing your creativity encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.
- Career Development from the moment you join youll be supported to develop grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
- Cultivate access to our idea and innovation platform empowering you to drive positive business change.
- Discounts access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
- Employee Networks opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veterans Network Womens Network and Young Peoples Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
- Health and Wellbeing Support access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist mental health support and counselling fitness and nutrition and financial and legal advice.
- Health Cash Plan
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Payroll Giving the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
- Pension you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
- Personal Support Network you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
- Reward and Award Schemes access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
- Social Value you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.
How to apply
Building a diverse inclusive and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation adaptability and wideranging capabilities. We empower our people and our communities to champion diversity and change every day.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race gender disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our Early Careers team at to discuss any access needs reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.
If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success please click the Im interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
