Year 1 - Learning the basics of construction and industry terminology, commercial processes, and gaining an introduction to procurement and site processes.
Year 2 - Assisting with detailed take-offs, pricing variations, and procurement of materials and equipment, while supporting cash flow forecasts and productivity tracking.
Year 3 - Taking responsibility for subcontractors, managing variations, and developing skills in commercial risk assessment and change control.
Year 4 - Managing significant elements of commercial delivery, lead procurement for allocated systems, and preparing cost reports for project leads.
Year 5 - Taking commercial responsibility for a project relative in size, leading tender analysis and negotiations, managing subcontractor accounts, and mentoring junior staff
Beyond - Demonstrating advanced commercial and contractual expertise while preparing for RICS chartership, including presenting risk and cost updates to senior stakeholders.
Training:
You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
Block release at college
You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.
Training Outcome:
Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company. If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career.
Employer Description:NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours are between 07:00am to 17:30pm, shift dependent on the project.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Excellent timekeeping,Are keen to learn,Safety conscious....Read more...
Year 1 - Learning the basics of construction and industry terminology, commercial processes, and gaining an introduction to procurement and site processes.
Year 2 - Assisting with detailed take-offs, pricing variations, and procurement of materials and equipment, while supporting cash flow forecasts and productivity tracking.
Year 3 - Taking responsibility for subcontractors, managing variations, and developing skills in commercial risk assessment and change control.
Year 4 - Managing significant elements of commercial delivery, lead procurement for allocated systems, and preparing cost reports for project leads.
Year 5 - Taking commercial responsibility for a project relative in size, leading tender analysis and negotiations, managing subcontractor accounts, and mentoring junior staff.
Beyond - Demonstrating advanced commercial and contractual expertise while preparing for RICS chartership, including presenting risk and cost updates to senior stakeholders.
Training:
You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
Chartered Surveyor Degree apprenticeship
Block release at college
You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.
Training Outcome:
Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company. If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career
Employer Description:NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours are between 07:00 and 17:30 shift dependent on the project.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Excellent timekeeping,Are keen to learn,Safety conscious....Read more...
Handling incoming and outgoing post.
Answering and directing internal and external telephone calls.
General office support, including printing, scanning and filing when required.
Ordering stationery and office supplies when requested.
Maintaining spreadsheets and internal records.
Assisting with data input, reporting and regular administrative checks.
Assisting with invoicing and processing of supplier and client invoices.
Supporting reconciliation tasks and basic accounting duties.
Updating financial spreadsheets and reports on a regular basis.
Assisting with payment processing and allocation across different departments.
Supporting the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports.
Assisting with compliance-related checks and record keeping.
Supporting the administration of property documentation and system updates.
Ensuring internal systems are kept accurate and up to date.
Training:
You will be studying a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard over an 18-month period.
This is a fully work-based programme - you will get allocated time to complete your apprenticeship work and also receive regular meetings with your training provider.
Training Outcome:Potential full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Andrew Craig Estate Agents are a locally based, family-owned Estate Agency covering the North East of England. Andrew founded the company in 1990 and is still the Managing Director but now joined by his daughters and a family of incredibly enthusiastic and hugely skilled property professionals. Andrew worked across Gateshead and South Tyneside in the 70's and 80's, qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1978 and being elected as a fellow of the RICS shortly after. He set up the Company in 1990 and opened his first office in Gateshead before expanding across the North East, with branches in Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne. We still remain in these areas today and we are proud to be known as one of the biggest and best Local Agent's in these communities.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5.15pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working....Read more...
You will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development team across the full lifecycle of residential land and development work in identifying, appraising and marketing residential development opportunities, from single plots to larger sites.
The role includes conducting research and valuations, preparing reports and documentation, maintaining databases, coordinating tender and sales information and supporting client engagement. You’ll also provide general team support while working towards your APC within a collaborative and development‑focused environment.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a fully funded Chartered Building Surveying Degree Apprenticeship, providing a structured pathway toward professional qualification.Training Outcome:Training towards and completion of APC to become a RICS accredited chartered surveyor.
Progression through the business up to Partner level. Employer Description:We are a leading property consultancy firm with 12 offices across the UK, including Cambridge, Oxford & London, branching all the way through to Scotland, dealing with sectors including:
Agency
Built Environment
Capital Markets
Land & Development
Property & Estate Management
Commercial
Energy & Climate
Operational Living
Planning
Residential
Rural
We’re a major player in the property sector, but we’re not like the big corporates. And we don’t want to be.
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our mission, focusing on rapidly growing sectors such as forestry, renewables, and sustainable investment. Our work in the natural capital markets positions us at the forefront of efforts to tackle the climate challenge through nature-based solutions, carbon sequestration, and environmental net gain. Equally active in the built environment we are helping clients decarbonise portfolios and bring forward sustainable development.
We are proud to be one of the first property consultancies to achieve B-Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Benefits
We have more service streams than any other property consultancy, providing a range of career paths and lots of room to progress across our national office network.
We offer competitive salary packages, and the chance to benefit from the success of the business through our profit share schemes. We expect our people to enjoy working hard, so we actively encourage them to enjoy their time outside of work too. Social events have included nights out, a running club, cricket, rowing, rounders, hockey, summer parties and team events.
See our benefits page here:
https://www.bidwells.co.uk/work-with-us/benefits/
Apprenticeships
Our Apprenticeship programme allows talented individuals to build a successful career in real estate whilst gaining a salary, on the job and formal training as well as a recognised qualification at the end.
Across our business, we offer many Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships, ranging from Accountancy to Chartered Surveying. Whatever your age and whatever your background, you could find working in real estate is the career for you!
For all apprenticeships, you will be given time off every week to study towards your qualification. Depending on your provider, taught sessions could be in person or online. You can also use your off-the-job learning time to conduct independent study!Working Hours :Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1 hour for lunch towards the middle of the day
A total of 37 hours per weekSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client, an established firm of PQS now seeks MEP QUANTITY SURVEYORS to join them in London and the South East, possibly also in the EU.
They will need people at various levels from a couple of years MEP QS experience to Senior MEP QS level.
As my client has two main services you could come from a MEP contractors background or from a PQS background.
You should have a good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services for buildings as projects could include Data Centres and also office fit outs.
This is a great opportunity to join a UK firm who are also expanding overseas.
My client offers good prospects for promotion and also support to enable people to become chartered if required.
THE COMPANY
My client is a firm of construction consultants with a good range of clients and are currently concentrating on work on new build Data Centres, office fit outs, residential projects and more.
They are a U.K. firm of construction consultants offering clients both cost management and project management services.
They have several offices including in the UK, USA and the EU.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be an MEP Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK or EU firm of either PQS or MEP contractors.
Ideally you will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or Construction Economics or similar qualification in Building Services / Environmental Engineering services or similar.
You should have worked on a mix of MEP (Mechanical & Electrical Services) and ideally have an understanding of the building fabric and associated infrastructure in particular at more senior level.
You need to have either both pre and post contract MEP QS experience if you are from a PQS or MEP experience for post contract duties if for their contractors service.
You need to either be from the UK or have an EU passport as there will be projects coming up shortly in the EU.
You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills and have good client facing skills.
Salary is very varied according to experience but likely to be in the range of £50000 to £85000 plus travel, pension, bonus etc.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on +44 20 7613 5555 or +44 20 8368 0025 or cell +44 7836 350309.....Read more...
