Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you will rotate around programmes working alongside teams and your mentor to develop your understanding and competence in:

Carrying out commercial and contract management across a diverse supply chain Ensuring that contracting processes, procedures and governance are complied with Developing skills in contract administration for construction contracts Monitoring and supporting cost controls, including assessment of interim and final accounts Managing contract and contractor performance including escalated issues and disputes Being a part of risk management processes Being involved in developing and managing both regulated and below threshold procurement activity Being able to identify and deliver continuous improvement

Training:

The successful candidates will study the Level 6 Construction quantity surveyor degree programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University. This is typically a 5-year programme plus your End Point Assessment. The apprenticeship is delivered through blended on campus learning along with some self-study from the workplace. Further information can be found using the links below: 
 
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0045-v1-0  

https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/building-and-quantity-surveying/quantity-surveyor 

Training Outcome:

Upon completion the apprentice will move into the relevant Quantity Surveying substantive role that comes with its own progression plan linking to development opportunities and pay increases. 

Employer Description:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. 
 
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  
 
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, the hours of work will be agreed with the line manager to meet the Apprenticeship Training Requirements and Business needs.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working