Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Apprenticeships; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in the UK is offering an apprenticeship for Cost Consultants, where you will work on cost estimation and project management within construction. Candidates should have a minimum of SQA Highers at ABBB or A-Levels at ABC/BBB and be at least 18 years old. This role includes on-the-job training and supports project delivery through various responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and have left full-time education when the apprenticeship starts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cost research for similar buildings to establish benchmark rates & prices.
• Work with senior colleagues to undertake cost estimating and planning.
• Use digital tools such as CostX to provide cost advice.
• Support the preparation of procurement documentation.
• Create and monitor project reports and schedules.
• Undertake on the job training on industry leading tools.

Education

SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent, or A-Levels at ABC or BBB

Job description

Job Overview

Our Cost Consultants work across all our sectors supporting cost, commercial and transformational consultancy projects. At its core, Cost Consultancy involves advising on and managing the cost of construction and property projects, supporting from the beginning of a project lifecycle to influence and drive decision making. You will help support clients with cost estimation, project planning, procurement and cost management; your role will be key in providing advice on project finances and contractual relationships. You will monitor budgets and costs throughout the project lifecycle, keeping the client and project team informed.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking cost research for similar buildings to establish benchmark rates & prices
• Work with senior colleagues to undertake cost estimating and planning
• Use digital tools such as CostX in the production of measurement from online drawings and plans to provide cost advice
• Support the preparation of technical and legal documentation used in the procurement of suppliers to deliver construction projects
• Create and monitor project reports and schedules, assisting in the overall successful delivery of construction projects
• Undertake on the job training on a range of industry leading tools and procedures, and, along with the learning from their part‑time degree course, apply these skills to ongoing project activities

Qualifications

Have gained a minimum SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent, or A-Levels at ABC or BBB.

18 years old and have left full‑time education when the apprenticeship starts.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration