Architecture
Quantity Surveying Graduate Apprenticeship
KLM Partnership · Robert Gordon University
Location
Inverness, Scotland
Postcode
IV1 1JT
Salary
Competitive
Hours per week
36.25h
Application deadline
20 July 2026
Posted
22 June 2026
Minimum grades
SQA Highers BBBC, National 5 English and Mathematics
About the role
Visit our website for the application form https://www.klmp.co.uk/about/graduate-apprenticeship
Earn. Learn. Build Your Future.
Looking for an alternative to full-time university? As a Quantity Surveying Graduate Apprentice at KLM Partnership, you’ll earn a competitive salary from day one while studying towards a fully funded degree with Robert Gordon University.
Over four years, you will gain practical experience working on real construction projects across the Highlands and Islands, supported by experienced mentors who are invested in your success. You will develop the technical, commercial and professional skills needed to build a rewarding career in Quantity Surveying and work towards professional chartership.
At KLM Partnership, we believe great projects start with great people. We are passionate about shaping the built environment responsibly, creating social value, and supporting sustainable development throughout the communities we serve.
If you are curious, organised, enjoy solving problems and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Gain
Professional development towards chartership
Real project experience across a variety of sectors
Competitive salary from day one
Fully funded BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree through Robert Gordon University
Dedicated mentor and structured development programme
Time away from work to support your studies
A supportive and collaborative team environment
What You’ll Be Doing
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and gain practical experience in:
Cost control and reporting
Project and financial management
Contract administration and commercial management
Cost planning and estimating
Construction law and procurement
Construction health and safety
Contract practice and project delivery
You will learn how commercial decisions influence project success and develop the skills needed to help deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Takes pride in producing high-quality work
Is eager to learn and develop professionally
Enjoys solving problems and thinking critically
Has strong numeracy and communication skills
Can build positive relationships with colleagues and clients
Is willing to travel across the Highlands and Islands
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine interest in the built environment.
Essential Requirements
To be considered, you will need:
Permanent right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
SQA Highers at BBBC (or equivalent)
National 5 passes in English and Mathematics
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to travel requirements.
Requirements
Permanent right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available). SQA Highers at BBBC (or equivalent). National 5 passes in English and Mathematics. Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to travel requirements.
Skills
Cost control and reportingProject and financial managementContract administration and commercial managementCost planning and estimatingConstruction law and procurementConstruction health and safetyContract practice and project deliveryProblem solvingCritical thinkingNumeracyCommunicationRelationship building
Required qualifications
Essential
SQA Highers · General · Grade BBBC
Essential
National 5 · English · Grade Pass
Essential
National 5 · Mathematics · Grade Pass
About KLM Partnership
Contact name
William Hamilton
Contact phone
01463 230804
Contact email
billhamilton@klmp.co.uk