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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Hurley & Co · UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Location
Exeter
Postcode
EX2 8PW
Salary
£15,600 a year
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Start date
17 August 2026
Application deadline
31 July 2026
Posted
22 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038001

About the role

Cost Management

  • Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
  • Support the development of cost plans throughout project lifecycles
  • Monitor project costs and identify potential cost overruns
  • Assist with value engineering exercises to achieve best value

Measurement and Quantification

  • Measure construction works from drawings and specifications
  • Assist in preparing tender documentation

Procurement and Tendering

  • Support tendering processes and contractor selection
  • Analyse tender returns and prepare comparison reports
  • Assist with procurement strategies and contract recommendations

Contract Administration

  • Support the administration of construction contracts
  • Assist with interim valuations and payment assessments
  • Help manage variations, change control, and claims
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare cost reports and cash flow forecasts
  • Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets
  • Assist with final account preparation and agreement

Stakeholder Communication

  • Attend project meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers
  • Prepare meeting notes and commercial reports
  • Build effective working relationships with project stakeholders

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade Grade 4/C or above
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade Grade 4/C or above

Training & development

The Apprentices training will be at the University of the West of England, Bristol. 

It will be a 5-year course (ST0331) with one day per week at the University. The rest of the week you will be working in Exeter.

Future prospects

Following the chartership, you will become a lead quantity delivering projects by yourself.

Company benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

Things to consider

Interest in construction and the built environment.

About Hurley & Co

Chartered quantity surveying practice specialising in high-end residential projects across Devon and Cornwall

Website
www.hurleyco.co.uk
Contact name
Darren Hurley
Contact phone
01392346265
Contact email
recruitment@hurleyco.co.uk