Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

## Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Apply locations:
Power_T&D_Alnesstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100979

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 chain partners and specialist subcontractors.

This apprenticeship role is focused on supporting the commercial delivery of overhead line and associated civils works for major utility infrastructure projects.
** The Role
** We are looking for a Quantity Surveying Apprentice to join our commercial team supporting the delivery of overhead line and civils projects.

This is an opportunity to start your career with a principal contractor, gaining practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification 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, change management and final account settlement.
** Role Purpose
** The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours so 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 to monitor costs, assess applications for payment, manage subcontractors, assist with valuations, maintain records and contribute to reporting and change control.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Assist with the commercial management of overhead line and civils works across live infrastructure projects.
* Support the preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports, forecasts and variation submissions.
* Assist in the assessment of subcontractor applications and processing of payments in line with agreed procedures.
* Help maintain accurate records of labour, plant, materials, subcontract costs and site progress.
* Support the management of compensation events, variations, early warnings and 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 specialist works, plant hire and civils packages.
* Assist the wider team with tendering and work-winning activities where required.
* Develop an understanding of contract requirements and commercial procedures, including NEC forms of contract.
** Entry Requirements
*** Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR, 2 A levels at grade BC or above OR, NC Built Environment;
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