Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
BYOOT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

A great opportunity to join our team as a Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

Overview

• Interim payment applications, valuations, variations, final accounts
  Managing sub-contract accounts.
• Day-to-day administration of the commercial function of the project(s).
• Ensuring full compliance with all contractual requirements/responsibilities.
• Take-offs, measurement, scheduling, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
• Monitor all ongoing contract costs against those detailed in the original tender.
• Subcontractor Procurement and Negotiation.
• Send out, review and approve supplier/subcontractor packages
  Ensure orders are correctly placed with subcontractors.
• Consultants and suppliers in accordance with contractual arrangements and signed by all parties prior to works commencing on a project.
• Review and sign off interim and final account applications form.

Commercial/Financial.

• Ensure the Building Contract is properly administered.
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure valuation deadlines for each project are met, prioritising and managing time accordingly.
• Variations are submitted and agreed with the client as soon as possible.
• Ensure written instructions are received or confirmation of verbal instructions issued.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate records are maintained
• Ensure partial possession notices are submitted where appropriate.
• Extensions of time are prepared and executed effectively
  Requests for section and practical completion are submitted and records are kept in support of the application.

Other

• Continuous process improvement.
• Change management.
• Work with the QS’s and site-based teams to identify opportunities for increased productivity (e.g. targets pre-contract start, direct labour incentives).
• We welcome applicants who reside in the Lambeth area, but would consider other applicants.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent placement if successful with possibility building their long term career with Byoot.

Annual wage

£16,672.50 a year

Expected duration

3 Years

Possible start date

01 Sep 2025

Date posted

19 Jun 2025

Reference number

1000327216

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) Essential

Things to consider

It would be great if the candidate has some knowledge or work experience of working in construction, particularly QS would be beneficial but not essential.