Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - Scotland

Overview

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor 2026

Location:

Robroyston with central belt and borders travel.

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by The Job Crowd  and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands-on experience, technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and kickstart a rewarding full-time career with fully funded academic support tailored to you.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club based on the quality of training and development of our “earn as you learn” opportunities.

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes.

• Complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
• Join the Trainee Development Programme, with training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an 18-month period followed by a graduation event.
• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Use the latest Oracle software tools to support accurate reporting of costs and value to the business unit.
• Assist in the interpretation and critical evaluation of expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
• Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.
• Draft Subcontract documentation.
• Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
• Support the administration of subcontract works packages including interim assessments of the amount due and change management.
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract and the law.
• Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations and the maintenance of detailed schedules of value.
• Provide information to the Commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the Client.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.
• Collate and calculate information required to assist the Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed “cost to complete” including schedules of Subcontractor liabilities.

This role is available for a Summer 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business. Apprenticeships are offered from level 3 to degree level fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements.

You must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction and meet the minimum entry requirements to enrol onto an apprenticeship course related to the role. Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We put our people first and offer a range of benefits to support your career and development, on top of a competitive apprentice salary:

• A career path, not just a job – all our apprentices join us on a permanent contract
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including:
  Save as You Earn, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on brands and holidays

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