Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in City of Edinburgh is seeking an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to support cost consultancy projects. The role involves assisting with cost estimation, project planning, and financial advice on construction projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, have relevant academic qualifications, and be willing to travel. The apprenticeship offers structured training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Structured on-the-job training

Mentoring support

Funding for relevant accreditations

Qualifications

• Resident of the UK/EU/EAA for at least three years prior to starting.
• Minimum age 18 and have left full-time education at the start.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with cost estimation and project planning.
• Monitor budgets and costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide advice on project finances and contractual relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Minimum SQA Highers at ABBB or A-Levels at ABC

Job description

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – Arcadis

Application Closing Date: 9th January 2026 (early application encouraged)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. Together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

Role description

Our apprenticeship programme offers you an exciting opportunity to jump straight into the professional world and earn a living while studying for professional qualifications. As an Apprentice you will play an active part in driving your career development and be exposed to a variety of projects across the business. Technical experience is key; you’ll be supported by your line manager to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to meet your apprenticeship and work towards accreditation or chartership where applicable. You’ll benefit from structured on‑job training, mentoring, funding and support for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as the assistance you need to develop and succeed.

Role accountabilities

Our Cost Consultants support 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.

Apprenticeship Training Standards

• England – BSc Chartered Surveyor Degree through our trained partners: University of Salford, London South Bank University and Birmingham City University.
• Scotland – BSc Graduate Apprenticeship in Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) through Heriot Watt University.

Qualifications & Experience

• England: at least 5 GCSEs, grade 4–9, including Maths and English; 3 A‑Levels or equivalent, BCC minimum, or BTEC National Diploma, DMM minimum.
• Scotland: minimum SQA Highers at ABBB (or equivalent) or A‑Levels at ABC or BBB.
• Resident of the UK/EU/EAA for at least three years prior to starting the course and have the right to work in the UK.
• Minimum age 18 (Level 6) and have left full‑time education at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Demonstrate typical Arcadian skills: resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and stay out of home when required (virtual work is embraced where possible).

Why Arcadis?

We believe everyone's contribution matters. We pursue a skills‑based approach, letting you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your own career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, your life, and the world.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all people. We believe that diverse teams develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of how we improve quality of life, and we work closely across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.