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Apprentice Chartered Quantity Surveyor - Taylor Woodrow - North

TAYLOR WOODROW INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 6
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About the Role

Quantity Surveyors manage the costs relating to construction projects, and they are involved throughout the lifecycle of construction. At Taylor Woodrow Trainee Quantity Surveyors will work within project teams to understand and safeguard the commercial position, whilst developing an understanding of contractual, commercial and insurance.

  • Carry out regular site visits to take measurements and valuations
  • Manage subcontract packages following all Taylor Woodrow procedures
  • Support the commercial team with payments, liabilities and general day to day tasks
  • Attend progress review meetings and contribute to resolving problems
  • Help to procure subcontracts in line with the site contracts form (NEC)
  • Regular use of cloud based contract software including CEMAR to issue early warnings and compensation events
  • Represent Taylor Woodrow in discussions with clients and subcontractors

 

Cost Engineering

  • Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs under supervision
  • Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures

 

Planning

  • Record progress on site and help prepare and maintain records
  • Project Management
  • Collation of Cost and Value Information

 

Procurement

  • Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
  • Record and document information including registration of interest
  • Understand the steps / documentation required

 

Commercial Management 

  • Collation of cost and value information
  • Measurement of works and provide information on subcontractors’ performance
You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.

Taylor Woodrow Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.  

You will be enrolled to our bespoke Quantity Surveyor Development Scheme programme, which will support your progression towards becoming a QS. 

We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.

About the Training

  • Level 6 Charter Surveyor Apprenticeship Standard
  • BSc Commercial Management Chartership for Royal Institute 
  • Commercial Surveyor - MRICS
  • Day Release at Nottingham Trent University City campus. 

About the Employer

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions. Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2. We operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, with our Engineering Services team supporting clients through the development and design phase of infrastructure projects to foster the right solutions. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy. Taylor Woodrow is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse. https://www.taylorwoodrow.com/work-with-us/early-careers/ (opens in new tab)

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

Training Provider

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Course/Training

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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