Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

1 week ago

Normanton on Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom United Living Group Full time
Job Description

Your team and role

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future. Our New Homes business provides much-needed build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions, addressing the housing challenges facing our communities.

As a vital member of the New Homes team, you will assist the Quantity Surveyors with the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out.

You will be fully supported, and this is a great opportunity for you to build a solid foundation to your career. During your time on your programme, you will be responsible for assisting your team with:

  • Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
  • Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
  • Preparing monthly reports.
  • Evaluating materials on site.
  • Paying invoices through the finance system

What to expect from your Apprenticeship programme

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor with New Homes, you'll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You'll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

To help you settle into your role, we'll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you'll also receive a dedicated mentor who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as classroom or remotely taught sessions, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Qualifications

What we need from you

  • A Level 3 construction qualification e.g. Apprenticeship, T-Level, BTEC or 3 A-levels at minimum (BCC grade).
  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C including English, Maths and a Science
  • Good IT ability, particularly Excel and keen to learn other Microsoft packages.
  • Available to start in September 2024
  • The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
  • The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Desirable: previous experience within a construction environment.

Additional Information

What we offer you

We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

  • Career Development – from the moment you join, you'll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
  • Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
  • Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
  • Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran's Network, Women's Network, and Young People's Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
  • Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Holidays
  • Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
  • Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
  • Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
  • Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
  • Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

Company culture

At United Living Group, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

How to apply

If you're looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? Then you've come to the right place.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Please contact our Early Careers team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I'm interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible as we may close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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