Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Graduate Level)

A degree apprenticeship role supporting the commercial and cost management of civil engineering and M&E infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience and studying Quantity Surveying.

Kick‑start Your Career in Quantity Surveying

• Are you considering university but want hands‑on experience alongside your studies?

• Interested in Quantity Surveying, commercial management and complex engineering projects?

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real project experience within a leading engineering contractor while studying towards a fully funded Degree Level Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying.

In Return

• Competitive annual apprentice salary

• Fully funded Degree Level Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying (part‑time, day release)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Company contributory pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Employee Rewards

• Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathway

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• A safe, inclusive and supportive working environment

• Employee forums – your voice matters

Business Unit & Project Overview

You will be based within our Engineering Business Unit from our Warrington office, supporting the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and mechanical & electrical (M&E) projects across the UK.

The Engineering team delivers design & build projects, capital works and ongoing maintenance programmes, frequently within regulated, safety‑critical and environmentally sensitive environments.

Our current client portfolios include:

• Environment Agency – civils infrastructure, flood risk management and asset maintenance

• Environment Agency MEICA – Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure maintenance and renewals

• Mechanical & Electrical maintenance frameworks across strategic infrastructure assets

• Canals & Rivers Trust – M&E maintenance and minor civils projects

• Multi‑disciplinary civil and M&E projects for public and regulated sector clients

Typical works include:

• Flood alleviation and environmental infrastructure

• Mechanical and electrical installations, renewals and maintenance

• Earthworks, embankments and structural assets

• Bridges (under, over and footbridges)

• Tunnels, water control structures and associated civils

• Integrated civils and M&E design & build projects

This project portfolio variety provides excellent exposure to complex commercial management within long‑term frameworks and capital delivery schemes.

The Role

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Engineering commercial team, working alongside Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

You will receive structured mentoring and on‑the‑job training, developing a strong foundation in commercial awareness, cost control and contract administration, while applying academic learning directly to live civils and M&E projects.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial delivery of civil engineering and M&E projects

• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments

• Supporting cost value reconciliation (CVR) and forecasting processes

• Producing and maintaining cost reports and commercial documentation

• Assisting with pricing, estimating and tender submissions

• Supporting variation management, change control and commercial records

• Liaising with site and project teams to gather cost and progress information

• Assisting with interim applications and final accounts

• Ensuring accurate commercial record keeping across the project lifecycle

This role offers exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of engineering and maintenance projects.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, motivation and ambition, rather than previous industry experience.

You should:

• Have a strong interest in Quantity Surveying or commercial management

• Be organised, proactive and eager to learn

• Have good numeracy, communication and IT skills

• Be comfortable working in a collaborative, project‑based environment

• Be committed to studying part‑time towards a Degree Level Apprenticeship

No prior industry experience is required.

Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing

We value diversity and believe the best teams are built by supporting individual potential. Safety, wellbeing and professional integrity are at the heart of everything we do.