Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

There has never been a better time to work in the Built Environment and now is the ideal time to join one of the leading providers of essential services in the UK. At United Living we take the personal and professional development of our team seriously; it is only by having great people onboard that we can continue to grow an industry-leading business. We believe everybody should be given the opportunity to be the best they can possibly be and have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, career-driven person to join our award-nominated team as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor within our Property Services pillar.

We provide an environment where you will develop your skills and technical knowledge in an active working environment whilst working towards an industry-recognised qualification: if you want to earn while you learn, develop your commercial knowledge in a practical setting, and work alongside highly skilled people who are eager to help you to develop and grow, this is the job for you.

What does this mean?

Based out of our office in Wrotham (Kent), you will play an integral role in our long-term partnership agreement with Clarion, one of the country’s leading providers of social and affordable housing, in a contract which will see us deliver delivering a range of refurbishment works to properties across the South of England, including replacing kitchens and bathrooms, roofing refurbishments, upgrading windows and doors, and ensuring fire safety requirements are met through the recladding of existing buildings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to assist the assist the Quantity Surveyors with the financial and contractual administration of a high-profile regeneration scheme which has worked closely with residents to create employment, education and training opportunities as well as improvements in health and wellbeing.

Take a look at the job description attached to find out more. We’ve addressed some common questions below, but if you’d like to find out more, please email apprenticeships@unitedliving.co.ukto get a better understanding of what the Apprenticeship programme at United Living will entail.

Why should I choose an Apprenticeship with United Living Group?

• You will embark on a unique opportunity to work whilst you learn and develop key skills that will be valuable throughout your career – an opportunity not to be missed
• You will be enrolled on a structured development programme, including academic study, while you continue to build on your on-the-job experience, leading to a certificated recognised apprenticeship
• You will be supported to achieve professional membership of a relevant institution
• You will open the door to longer-term career development prospects
• You will receive a competitive salary with regular pay reviews as your skills and experience continue to develop
• You will receive ongoing support from United Living Group’s Talent and Learning & Development Teams with additional hands-on support from a dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship programme and beyond

What sort of person are you looking for? Am I an ideal candidate?

We welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds; the most important thing for us is that you are eager, genuinely interested in developing a skillset which will add value to your career, and want to learn. We’d love to hear from you if you tick the following boxes:

• Previous experience within the construction industry (although a can-do attitude and willingness to learn are equally if not more important)
• Good existing level of IT and computing skills
• Communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Strong desire for personal development
• Great time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills; you are naturally results-focused and driven
• 3 A-levels at minimum BCC grade, and 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at 9-4 (grade C or above) including Maths, English and ideally a Science

In addition to providing ongoing support as you progress through the Apprenticeship programme, we offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Your professional institute fees and training will be covered, and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (degree-level apprenticeship) or NVQ Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician (vocational apprenticeship).

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person