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Apprentice / Trainee Quantity Surveyor

EDGE • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom • £18k / year • 3w ago

EDGE is looking to recruit an apprentice Quantity Surveyor for its Sheffield office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking business.

The successful candidate will:

Be predicted to achieve or be already qualified with 112 UCAS points to enable enrolment at Sheffield Hallam University on a BSc Honours Chartered Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Part-time) course.
Be able to demonstrate an interest in the construction industry and built environment

EDGE is a property consultancy working across all sectors of the construction industry providing cost management, project management and building surveying.

You will also benefit from being able to apply the knowledge you gain in the workplace to your university study and well as earning a salary while you learn.

EDGE has a proven track record of employing at this level and is committed to the continuous professional development of all its staff. The successful candidate will be mentored by senior members of staff whilst being involved in a variety of projects across a number of construction sectors and fully supported throughout their university studies and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Assistance with measurement and preparation of budget estimates and cost plans
Assistance with analysis of construction cost information and reporting on findings
Providing support and assistance to senior members of staff
Assistance with developing and utilising key project documents
Understanding and maintaining awareness of the different Building Contracts available and the corresponding legislation
Assistance with day to day project delivery including;
Site visits
Valuing works complete and issuing interim valuations
Cost reporting
Assessing and agreeing variations
Assessing and agreeing final accounts

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

GSCE Maths & English at Grade C or 4 (or above)
112 UCAS points, from three A levels or equivalent
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication
First rate literacy and numeracy
Effective problem solving
Commitment and enthusiasm
Strong work ethic
Able to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and work to deadlines
Energetic and self-motivated
Ability to drive (full UK driving license) or commitment to learn

EDGE is all about its people! With an average of 92% staff retention year on year, the team is hard-working and sociable with a friendly competitive edge. Priding itself on a culture of inclusivity with employer awards from Best Companies, Sheffield Hallam University and Nottingham Trent University , along with its Investors in People Platinum Accreditation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Matching gift scheme
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have or are you predicted to achieve 112 UCAS Points from 3 A Levels or equivalent?
Do you live in or around Sheffield or within a reasonable commuting distance?

Work authorisation: