Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to provide technical and administrative support to the Commercial Team on the Cheshire East Highways Contract. The role involves working closely with operational teams and subcontractors, offering hands‑on exposure to the commercial management of highways works. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and develop a strong understanding of commercial processes, with opportunities over time to contribute to target cost development, estimating and pricing activities.

• Follow schemes closely during delivery, providing support and advice on change management and ensuring that all formal Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events are raised, negotiated and agreed.
• Commercial responsibility for allocated works completed under the Cheshire East Highways Contract as reasonably required.
• Timely and diligent contract administration.
• Procurement of supply chain partners.
• Develop strong working relationships with the design, operational delivery and Client commissioning teams, reporting on costs, assist in forecasting and managing budgets, and raising subcontractor purchase orders.

• Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying related to civil engineering and highways.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications – Word, Teams & Excel.
• Commitment to work towards an appropriate qualification in Commercial Management and/or Quantity Surveying and to pursue membership of a relevant professional institution.

• Sick Pay
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through the “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out, etc.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights.

We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern (e.g., part‑time hours, job share, etc.). Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

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