Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

The apprentice quantity surveyor’s role includes but is not restricted to:

Measurement of building elements from drawings. Using computer software to determine the quantities that affect building cost Preparing cost plans to advise clients on the cost of their projects and their resultant feasibility Attend design/client meetings as part of a team throughout the stages of a project Preparing tender documents for contractors to price. Manage the tender process Analyse tenders received and prepare tender reports Compile contract documentation Attend site progress meetings during construction works to monitor progress Review contractor’s applications for payment and prepare valuations Agree variation costs with the contractor for any changes from the agreed contract costs Financial reporting to the client to keep them informed in potential changes from the contract sum Analysing cost data for the use in cost plans

The workload will be varied, with a diverse range of clients including private individuals, developers, property companies, local authorities, health trusts, universities, schools and academies.

Training:
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Taught via day release at ARU's Cambridge campus

Training Outcome:

An apprenticeship is only the beginning of your career with Daniel Connal Partnership. We invest in ongoing training enabling our people to achieve their full potential.  We’ve got excellent staff retention rates and examples of professional progression to back this up. One of our Partners joined the practice as a trainee, and one of our Associates started with us as a work experience student.

Employer Description:
Established in 1946, the Daniel Connal Partnership is an award winning multi-disciplinary construction consultancy. Operating from offices in London, Colchester and Norwich, we are an experienced and enthusiastic team of Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors & Health & Safety Advisors. We offer a wide range of specialist skills to clients, large and small, across all sectors of the market and throughout the UK. Our USP is that we go above and beyond our client’s expectations in all the services that we offer. Clients say our trademark is the care we apply to every single project; care that means timelines are met, budgets are adhered to, and quality exceeds expectation. Most importantly the client is consulted throughout and always achieves their desired outcome. We work hard to make DCP an enjoyable place to work. We are small enough to maintain a family atmosphere but large enough to offer exposure to some exciting projects, what’s more, we are expanding so there are lots of opportunities for growth! We’re known for choosing highly skilled (and very friendly) people who are team-players. We look for dedication, diligence, enterprise, enthusiasm, integrity and willingness to listen; qualities that ensure we can deliver the exemplary service that our clients expect of us, and that we expect of ourselves.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills