Wates GroupReady to take the next step in your career and join a supportive, collaborative team where everyone can thrive.
As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll gain practical experience and insight into the commercial aspects of built-environment projects. You'll learn about processes and activities that support cost management, profitability, and risk control gaining technical skills in measurement, estimating, procurement, and contracts.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below:
Build positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including customers and supply chain partners.
Support the preparation, review, and analysis of commercial reports and documentation related to project finances.
Assist in drafting and issuing subcontractor documents and payment notifications.
Attend meetings with senior team members to support subcontractor payments and account reviews.
Help negotiate rates and prices with subcontractors and suppliers.
Help maintain the company's financial and contractual position by understanding project progress and legal requirements.
Develop knowledge and skills in forecasting, risk assessment, and cash flow management.
About You To thrive on this programme, you'll bring:
An interest in building a career in the built environment
Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions
Dependable and professional in approach The ability to solve problems and think logically
Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
Prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadline
Competent in use of computer software including Microsoft Excel
Team working ethic both within commercial team and within whole organisation
Qualifications To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and English
BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment (or a related subject)
Other related Level 3 qualifications
Applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.
Roles may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We're especially keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in the construction sector - including women, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities.
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.
Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK.
We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer.
Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement.
Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry's environmental impact.
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