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 Property Services business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. You will join as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor and will support the commercial team in managing the costs and financial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. This role offers hands-on experience while you work towards a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying. You'll gain practical skills in cost control, estimating, procurement, and contract management under the guidance of experienced professionals. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
Support the assessment and evaluation of subcontractor payments and variations
Help monitor project costs to ensure budgetary control
Assist with the preparation of valuations and progress claims
Attend site meetings and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors
Maintain accurate records, including site measurements and change orders
Training:As an apprentice with United Living, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll 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 University of Greenwich. The programme is five years long and you will attend campus one day per week to study towards your qualification. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures, learning materials, and one-to-one 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)
Training Outcome:You will progress your career with United Living as a Quantity Surveyor.Employer Description:United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future.
We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.
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 wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.
We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
