Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Bryen & Langley are based in Orpington, Kent and operate within London and the Southeast on new build and refurbishment projects up to £5 million in many sectors including health, education, residential, ecclesiastical, and commercial. We are looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

Full training will be provided in the form of a 4-year part-time Quantity Surveying, BSc Hons Degree course at University of Greenwich. This is consists of day release University attendance coupled with working 4-days per week at the Company office in Orpington, assisting qualified Quantity Surveyors, supporting Contract Management.

Further to completion of the degree course, a further 12 months training will be provided so that the applicant attains RICS registration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a prospective Quantity Surveyor who is seeking to work in a modern, busy, construction contractors, running multiple projects at a time and learning via formal training and on-the-job experience.

Overview of Role

▪ Assist Senior Quantity Surveyor managing several projects

▪ Measurement and valuation of works – on site and from drawings

▪ Preparation of interim valuations

▪ Cost Value Reconciliations

▪ Subcontract procurement

▪ Payments, variations and final accounts

Key Skills / Requirements

A good Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will typically possess a combination of technical skills, personal qualities and professional traits.

· Analytical Skills; a knack for numbers and the ability to analyse complex data.

· Attention to detail; it is crucial in this role to be accurate.

· Maths Aptitude; strong maths skills are essential for performing calculations, budgeting and estimating

quantities accurately.

· Communication Skills; effective communication is necessary to interact with clients, sub-contractors

and team members, as well as to present findings and reports clearly and concisely. A team player is

essential.

· Problem-Solving Abilities; Construction projects often encounter unexpected challenges and a good

Quantity Surveyor should be able to devise solutions efficiently.

· Organisational Skills; must be able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities effectively,

keeping detailed records and documentation.

· Adaptability; as mentioned, Construction projects change unexpectedly and evolve throughout their

duration. A good Quantity Surveyor should be adaptable and willing to learn new skills and

methodologies.

· A proactive attitude and a commitment to learning; being proactive in identifying potential issues or

improvements can contribute hugely to the success of a project. With the Apprenticeship being a

minimum of 4-years, a commitment to continuous learning must be made and adhered to.

Overall a successful Apprentice Quantity Surveyor would combine some technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to accuracy and a proactive approach to problem solving.

University of Greenwich

Quantity Surveying, BSc Hons

(Degree Apprenticeship)

This quantity surveying degree apprenticeship teaches you about cost and project management, contract management and law, commercial awareness and ethics in the construction and property industries

Via the course modules, you'll gain practical skills relating to construction technology and sustainability, health and safety and measurement. There is also a final-year project, which is designed to build your skills in research data collection, problem-solving and analysis.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It leads to an end point assessment to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. The course enables you to work alongside studying, so you gain relevant experience in the industry as well as having a degree.

You must be employed full-time in an appropriate apprenticeship role to be eligible for this course.

Entry requirements

Typical offer

112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met.

What you will study

Part-Time

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Management and Economics of the Built Environment (30 credits)
Quantity Surveying Skills 1 (Workplace) (30 credits)
Project and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Health, Safety and Wellbeing (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Construction Technology (DA) (30 credits)
Quantity Surveying Practice 2 (30 credits)
Contract Practice Administration and Law (30 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Construction Finance (15 credits)
Construction Economics (15 credits)
Measurement (15 credits)
Advanced Measurement (15 credits)
Sustainable Construction and Integrated Project (Workplace) (30 credits)

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Project and Risk Management (Workplace) (30 credits)
Quantity Surveying Practice 3 (15 credits)
Commercial Management (15 credits)
Research Practice and Dissertation (30 credits)

The end point assessment to leads to RICS chartered surveyor. Career opportunities exist in many areas of the construction and property industries. These include roles in private practice, with contractors, developers and housing associations, or within central and local government.

RICS Associate Membership

Associate (AssocRICS)

Associate Member is available on completion of the associate qualification. You can enrol at any time in your career but must meet one of the following before applying for assessment:

1 year of relevant experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree
2 years of relevant experience and a relevant higher/advanced/foundation qualification
4 years of relevant experience (no qualifications required).

RICS Chartered Membership

Chartered (MRICS)

Chartered Member is available on completion of the chartered qualification. You can enrol at any time in your career but must meet one of the following before applying for assessment:

Relevant experience and an RICS-accredited degree
5 years of relevant experience and any bachelor’s degree
10 years of relevant experience operating at an advanced level by seniority, specialisation, or in academia.

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@bryen-langley.com