Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

Summary

Becoming an apprentice at Axis CLC is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job. You will be expected to attend school/college once a week as part of your apprenticeship.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, times may vary depending on the client contract.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To assist the Commercial Team in supporting Contract Management with all commercial aspects of Reactive Maintenance Contracts. The role will involve working with the Commercial Team to ensure that Axis maximise their revenue and expected profitability.

What You’ll Deliver:

• Develop a clear understanding of Commercial Controls on all contracts
• Gain a thorough understanding of working within a specialist sector supporting UK electricity network operators
• Gain an understanding of the Schedule of Rate codes for each contract and how these are applied to pricing and work orders.
• Assist in collating, reviewing, cost substantiation and submitting of contract variations to ensure approval by the client
• Assist in the submission of Applications for Payment
• Work with the Commercial Team and Contract Management in the monitoring of material spend plant and equipment hire
• Assist in the procurement of specialist equipment and consumables
• Reviewing and analysing of information
• General Administration
• Input of Data
• Strict adherence and implementation of the Group Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, HR policies and procedures and any other statutory regulations
• Embrace Axis values and ethos and demonstrate these daily

Where you'll work

2 Astley Way, Astley Lane Industrial Estate
Swillington
Leeds
LS26 8XT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

What you'll learn

• Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
• Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
• Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
• Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
• Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
• Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
• Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
• Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
• Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
• Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
• Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

Training schedule

Learning will take place one day per week at University, the remainder of the week will be spent working alongside an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

More training information

Successful applicants will be able to attend a university that is within a commutable distance from home. Applicants must meet the criteria set by the university which is normally between 104-128 UCAS points. 5 GCSE at grades 4 and above including English and Maths.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 and above)
• Maths (grade 4 and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Travel is required as part of this apprenticeship. Apprentice will be expected to travel to customers. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.