Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

HS2 Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company is seeking a Quantity Surveying Apprentice in Coventry to gather data on construction costs and manage various site records. Applicants should be proactive, have strong communication skills, and hold a full UK Driving License. This role offers flexibility and an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to significant transport projects. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Gathering data and undertaking research on current construction costs under supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Full UK Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Record progress on site and help prepare and maintain records.
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements.
• Complete measurements of works and provide information on subcontractors' performance.

Skills

Data collection and research

Record maintenance

Procurement specification

Construction awareness

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

UK Driving License

Job description

Overview

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location: Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes

Current Opportunity

Role: Quantity Surveying Apprentice - Level 6

Role Responsibilities

• Gathering data and undertaking research on current construction costs under supervision.
• Recording progress on site and helping prepare and maintain records.
• Collecting information required to specify procurement requirements.
• Completing measurements of works and providing information on subcontractors performance.
• Construction industry awareness.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving License Required

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Flexible Working opportunities are available and we’re open to discussing arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.