Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

As a principal contractor, we deliver complex infrastructure works through a combination of direct delivery teams, supply chainpartnersand specialist subcontractors.

This apprenticeship role is focused on supporting the commercial delivery of overhead line and associatedcivilsworks for major utility infrastructure projects.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveying Apprentice to join our commercial team supporting the delivery of overhead line andcivilsprojects.

This is an opportunity to start your career with a principal contractor, gaining practical experience while working towards arecognisedqualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

You will support the commercial team across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage planning and procurement through to project delivery, changemanagementand final account settlement.

The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop your knowledge,skillsandbehavioursso that you can progress into a Quantity Surveying role within a principal contractor environment.

You will learn how to support the commercial management of infrastructure works by helping tomonitorcosts, assess applications for payment, manage subcontractors,assist with valuations,maintainrecordsand contribute to reporting and change control.

• Assist with the commercial management of overhead line andcivilsworks across live infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports,forecastsandvariation submissions.
• Assistin the assessment of subcontractor applications and processing of payments in line with agreed procedures.
• Helpmaintainaccuraterecords oflabour, plant, materials, subcontractcostsand site progress.
• Support the management of compensation events, variations, earlywarningsand other change control processes.
• Assist with measurement of completed works and preparation of supporting commercial documentation.
• Work with site teams to understand progress, outputs,productivity and risks that may affect commercial performance.
• Support procurement and subcontract administration for specialistworks,plant hire andcivilspackages.
• Assistthe wider team with tendering and work-winning activities where required.
• Develop an understanding of contract requirements and commercial procedures, including NEC forms of contract.

• Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR, 2 A levels at grade BC or above OR, NC Built Environment;
  Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering
• A genuine interest in construction,infrastructure and the commercial side of project delivery.
• A desire to build a career in Quantity Surveying within a principal contractororganisation.
• Good numerical,analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisation, timemanagementand communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel,Wordand Outlook.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
• A full driving licence, or be actively working towards achieving one.
• Ability to meet the entry criteria for the relevant apprenticeship programme.

• Interest in utilities,energyor power infrastructure.
• Some awareness of construction contracts, commercialprocessesor NEC contracts.
• Previous work experience, workplacementor study related to construction, engineering,surveyingor the built environment.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.