Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - Nottingham. Gateley RJA is looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our growing and ambitious team in Nottingham, dedicated to providing an excellent service across various construction sectors.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work within a supportive and successful team and would like to join an award-winning professional services business, we would like to hear from you. This apprenticeship will include the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying Pathway) with our Partner University, delivered on a day release basis over a 5-year duration.

We’re looking for someone who can join us over the summer, ideally from July onwards, so you have time to settle into the team before starting your academic study.

• Assisting the surveying team with all pre-contract and post-contract services on a range of construction projects including insurance schemes.
• Taking responsibility for successfully completing all allocated QS and PM tasks to a high degree of accuracy.
• Assisting with Employer’s Agent services on Design and Build projects and assuming the principal EA role where possible.
• Following the company Quality and Environmental Management System in the delivery of all services.
• Assisting on multiple projects simultaneously and developing excellent time management strategies.
• Treating all clients to exceptional level of service.
• Conducting regular site visits.

• Have gained a minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications, grade 4-9 including Maths and English, and 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car is essential for this role. Regular travel to various client sites, often in remote locations, will be required.
• You are at least 18 years old and have left full-time education when the apprenticeship starts.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues as part of a larger national team.
• Comfortable with numeracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance work and study commitments.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Gateley RJA is a Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice offering a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services, including quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent, clerk of works, and advisory services. The team works across residential, health, care, industrial and manufacturing, conservation, and commercial sectors.

Gateley RJA is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs, ensuring budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with clients, with much of our work coming from repeat business and recommendations.

Gateley RJA holds Investors in People Gold status and maintains a welcoming, people-focused working environment. We were recognised as Nottingham Trent University’s Apprentice Employer of the Year in 2023 for Medium Enterprise organisations and were shortlisted again this year.

The Gateley Story reflects our people and culture, driving the Gateley Team Spirit and shared values:
Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do, and Working Together. Each year, we recognise team members who exemplify these values at the Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusion and well-being are important to Gateley’s culture and values. We recruit talented people from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We aim to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, offering flexible working patterns to help staff achieve a good work/life balance.

We are proud to be recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. These checks can include eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening will be relevant to your role and may vary accordingly.