Tithegrove Limited - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Join Tithe grove as an apprentice and build your career in construction while gaining hands‑on experience. You’ll work alongside our experienced commercial team, learning how to manage costs and support projects. With on‑the‑job training and college study provided, you’ll earn while you learn and build a career with Tithe grove.

Annual wage
: £15,600 a year
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Training course
:
Construction support technician (level
3)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date
:
Tuesday 03 November 2026

Duration
: 2 Years

Positions available
: 1

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects
• Assisting with measuring quantities and preparing cost estimates Prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Processing subcontractor and supplier payments
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting
• Assisting with tendering and procurement activities Working with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Learning how to manage budgets and maintain accurate project records
• Attending site visits to gain practical construction experience
• Developing your knowledge of construction, contracts, costs and commercial management

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Construction support technician (level
3)

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

You will normally be required to work out of our Taunton office but will also be required to attend our other office in Swindon as well as sites, on an ad‑hoc basis. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Tithe grove has been established for over 40 years and is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across the South West. We have offices in Swindon and Taunton and work on a wide range of construction projects, from housing developments to large‑scale infrastructure. Our work includes earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure. We are a growing, people‑focused business that invests in developing our team and helping people build long‑term careers in construction.

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20 days annual leave.

Apprenticeship
- Trainee - QS
- Senior QS
- Commercial Manager.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TITHE GROVE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC.