← Back to browse
ConstructionAccountingProject Management

Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician

TRAC FUTURES · SKILLS4STEM LTD.
Location
Cambridge
Postcode
CB24 8PS
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Start date
5 January 2027
Application deadline
27 November 2026
Posted
27 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000061052
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in starting a career in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the commercial side of construction and work towards a formal Level 4 Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

The role offers a comprehensive insight into Quantity Surveying from a contractor’s perspective, covering all aspects of the process, from compiling initial tender documentation through to final accounts, including the contract administration involved along the way. You will also gain experience in running and managing projects, with a focus on achieving a favourable financial outcome and maintaining target profit margins.

Main duties include:

  • Communicating with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to help projects run smoothly.
  • Developing an understanding of health and safety, quality and sustainability within the construction industry.
  • Helping to identify materials and resources needed for different projects.
  • Assisting with invoices, paperwork and keeping project records up to date.
  • Learning about contracts, purchasing and the commercial side of construction.
  • Learning how project costs are monitored and budgets are managed.
  • Working alongside experienced team members to develop practical skills and knowledge, with the opportunity to progress onto a formal Quantity Surveying apprenticeship.

Working week

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills

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

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4/C
Essential
CSCS · CSCS · Grade Pass

Training & development

Future prospects
  • There is opportuntiy to progress into full time employment or further training on successful completion of the apprenticeship

About TRAC FUTURES

TrAC Futures is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Contact name
Yasmin Deter
Contact email
yasmin@tracweb.co.uk