Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

at  M Group Services

DEGREE APPRENTICE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

PROJECTS – SOUTH EAST (Enfield OR Botley, Hampshire)
28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Contribution towards professional development fees and further training opportunities provided
Generous pension contribution/ Reward & Recognition Scheme/ Cycle2work scheme
Competitive family friendly and special leave policies
Employee discount platform
£21,860.80
Application deadline: 29th November 2024
Start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Milestone Infrastructure is the UKs leading highways maintenance provider. Looking after 48000 km of roads, 300,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities. Milestone Infrastructure sits within M Group Services Transport Division, positioned to support transport clients across the UK. As a business, people are at the heart of everything we do, whether they are our people, our clients, or the communities they serve. We are committed to behaving with integrity and in a sustainable manner, being mindful to the needs of our communities and the environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the commercial side of the Construction industry to develop knowledge, skills and experience whilst studying a relevant degree and receiving guidance from a qualified surveyor.
The projects Southeast team delivery civil engineering projects for clients such as Hampshire County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Connect Plus (M25).

Skills and Experience

• Working towards a Degree / HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or other relevant subject.
• Interest in becoming registered with the RICS / CICES and working towards professional chartership.
• Relevant CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Basic understanding of commercial aspects within the construction industry.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in Highways and Civil Engineering projects.
• Basic knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts (desirable but not essential).
• Good command and communication of oral and written English.
• Willingness to develop negotiation and communication skills.
• Good people and organisational skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e., Excel) and other computer skills

• Assisting the Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyor to ensure successful project delivery.
• Working within a team of talented professionals ensuring co-ordination and provision across all aspects of project delivery.
• Supporting with pre-contract setup, including forecasting, measurement, sub-contract tendering and procurement (including drafting to negotiating various forms of subcontract).
• Assisting with the management of commercial aspects of the project, including valuations / applications, budget monitoring, material / plant reconciliation and contract variations / compensation events and change.
• Helping to prepare, manage and negotiate the agreement of Final Accounts.
• Supporting the procurement and management of subcontract packages, as well as assisting other members of the commercial team in the management of subcontract packages.
• Assisting in producing and maintaining project forecasts to support the monthly commercial and financial reporting procedures.
• Learning to assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Helping to maximise cashflow through the control and valuation of works, invoicing and payment process.
• Supporting the project commercial team to ensure delivery of above items and develop their knowledge.
• Providing support for site staff on commercial issues.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, including contractual and legislative.
• Ensuring compliance with Milestone standards and procedures in respect of commercial activities.
• Assisting with control of project documentation.

• Performing ad hoc duties as job requires.

  Skills and Experience

• Working towards a Degree / HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or other relevant subject.

• Interest in becoming registered with the RICS / CICES and working towards professional chartership.
• Relevant CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Basic understanding of commercial aspects within the construction industry.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in Highways and Civil Engineering projects.
• Basic knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts (desirable but not essential).
• Good command and communication of oral and written English.
• Willingness to develop negotiation and communication skills.
• Good people and organisational skills.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e., Excel) and other computer skills.

  Training and Qualifications
  The successful candidate will enrol onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveyor Pathway) Degree Apprenticeship, with one of our partners University. Over 5 years, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, as well as chartership with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).