Quantity Surveying Apprentice - Reading

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor you will be attending construction sites to carry out physical measurement of work done under supervision by your mentor as well as many other accountabilities listed below.

Building up estimates of the cost of construction based on the information gathered from attendance of site visits. Carrying out desktop quality assurance audits of work done. Assisting the Quantity Surveyor in producing contractual documents such as payment notices and change control. Assisting the Quantity Surveyor verifying applications for payments. Using systems knowledge to generate regular financial reports.

Training:

It’s a chance to work towards a degree while gaining practical experience. You’ll complete your degree with the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) this will be delivered virtually via weekly online workshops over the course of your apprenticeship.  

Upon completion of the apprenticeship you will have achieved:

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) Completion of the Chartered surveyor (degree) Apprenticeship Standard MRICS (awarded upon completion of APC) 

Training Outcome:
Full time position

Employer Description:
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.   Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.   But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Logical,Team working,Positive attitude,Inquisitive nature,Eye for detail