Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

TSA Riley Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is offering a Degree Apprenticeship as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle. This role combines theoretical studies toward a fully financed Quantity Surveying degree with hands-on experience working on client projects. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the construction industry and achieve at least 104 UCAS points. The starting salary is £19,500 per annum, with the apprenticeship starting in September 2026 and applications closing on 1 March 2026.

Qualifications

• Complete or in the final year of A-Levels, Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Passion for a career in the construction industry.
• Willingness to embrace responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work on live projects while studying.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Attend University one day per week for studies.

Skills

Keen to learn

Excellent numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised and prepared

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Education

104 UCAS points or more

Level 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

We're seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation, 1,000 people strong. We provide expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management, and our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Visit our work and grow with us page for information about our graduate, apprenticeship, and professional development programmes, or apply for an advertised position below. We'd love to hear from you.

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Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.

Approach challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor | Newcastle, UK

We are excited to launch this Degree Apprenticeship opportunity in our Newcastle office.

Starting Salary: £19,500 p/a + Fully Financed Degree

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1 March 2026

If so, our Apprentice Quantity Surveyor vacancy in Newcastle could be a fantastic opportunity for you!

Our apprenticeship scheme will give you the opportunity to learn a highly skilled, professional and sought‑after job role in the construction industry whilst studying towards a fully financed Degree in Quantity Surveying. In addition to this, you will do all of this whilst earning a competitive salary.

During the scheme, you'll attend University one day per week to learn the skills you need to excel in your field. But it's not just study. You'll spend the remainder of your time working in our office or with our clients, putting everything you've learnt into action on live projects, giving you the perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to start your quantity surveying career.

If you have completed or are in the final year of your A-Levels, Level 3 NVQ or similar equivalent qualification, and have ambitions of working in our industry; we would love for you to apply for our Degree Apprenticeship.

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Are keen to learn
• Embrace responsibility
• Share our values of 'We win together, We own it always, We focus on what matters, We are curious'
• Are organised and well prepared for the workplace with excellent timekeeping
• Have great numerical and communication skills
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
• Can follow instructions, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Have a true passion to pursue a career in a construction professional role

Essential Qualification Requirements:

• Have or are expecting 104 UCAS points or more by the end of this summer
• Have level 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English

If you have already achieved a Degree / Masters or similar level 6 or higher qualification, then we regret that we are unable to consider you for this role.

Who we are:

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.

Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.

We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands‑on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.

Our Values:

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

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