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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

THOMAS CALLUM ASSOCIATES LTD · LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Location
Bexley, Kent
Postcode
DA5 1AA
Salary
£14,560 a year
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Start date
16 September 2026
Application deadline
14 September 2026
Posted
13 May 2026
Vacancy reference
2000030478

About the role

Estimating:

  • Creating & reviewing chain tenders/quotations
  • Identifying best value quotes to the project
  • Liaising with the Design & Operational Managers with the construction process
  • Liaising by telephone/email with clients and sub-contractors
  • Preparing sub-contractor invitations to tender
  • Preparing return packages for tender
  • Preparing return tender invitations for presentation to client
  • Maintaining records of tenders submitted and their progress

Commercial:

  • Prepare sub-contract orders in line with the project particulars, financial targets and on programme requirements
  • Prepare sub-contract orders in line with company procedures including all contractual documents
  • Once sub-contractors places make sure that all relevant Site Managers & Contract Managers have all the relevant order information

General Assistant:

  • To provide general assistant as identified to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Director
  • Answering the telephone and dealing with general enquiries
  • Compiling mail shot directors for new contacts
  • Issuing letters and enclosure to new contacts

Filing:

  • General admin duties as directed
  • Preparing builders BoQ and take-off

Working week

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths and English · Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)

Training & development

Future prospects
  • To be confirmed upon completion of apprenticeship

About THOMAS CALLUM ASSOCIATES LTD

We are Quantity Surveyors. Services provided - Estimating

Programming

Procurement

Post Contract

Retention Recovery

Take Off and Bill of Quantities

Website
www.thomascallum.com/