Quantity Surveying Apprentice

Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor Apprentice will assist the team in delivering the planned works programme, responsive repairs and projects to both housing and corporate building stock. 

This will include but will not be limited to:

Undertake the Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying on a day release basis Support the team in the preparation of formal contract documentation to be included in tender packages for various projects throughout Property Assets With supervision carry out property surveys, attention meetings and prepare drawings, surveys and contract details in connection with the preparation of tender documentation for the Council’s diverse property portfolio The role will work on both pre and post contract duties Assist in the day to day running of the departments contract administration, tenant consultation and correspondence Attend project/site meetings and take minutes Prepare asset valuations, with guidance, including depreciation calculations to determine insurance re-instatement values of Council owned properties across the district

The successful candidates will fit seamlessly into our busy team.

Training:

Chartered surveyor (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard:

You will attend London South Bank University 1 day per week for your study day The onsite University training will be based at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus

Training Outcome:
Working within the public sector, it's usually possible to move between local authorities, universities, hospital trusts and government posts to gain broader experience and advance to a more senior position Most large organisations have formal channels of promotion for surveyors who take on increased technical and managerial responsibility With experience, you may progress to full project management, taking responsibility for the planning, control and coordination of projects from inception to completion. Success in these roles can bring the opportunity to be a departmental head or manager in the public sector and, in private practice, a director or partner You may choose to specialise and become an expert in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability, or in a specific sector such as residential or retail. Another option, once you're chartered, is to set up your own private practice

Employer Description:
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
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,Initiative