Job Description This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.
We are looking for Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Services business, who deliver critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities.
You will join our Water division who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies.
You will assist the Quantity Surveyors with the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out and will be responsible for assisting your team with: Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
Preparing monthly reports.
Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.
What to expect from your Apprenticeship programme As an Apprentice with Infrastructure, you'll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
You'll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.
To help you settle into your role, we'll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population.
They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you'll also receive a dedicated mentor who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship qualification with one of our training partners.
You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as virtual workshops, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach.
They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.
Qualifications In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Maths.
Level 4 Quantity Surveying qualification such as a HNC or apprenticeship.
Available to start in February 2025 Good organisation and time management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.
Additional Information We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development.
United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.
Career Development – from the moment you join, you'll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran's Network, Women's Network, and Young People's Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
Health Cash Plan Holiday Purchase Scheme Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.
How to apply If you're looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day?
Then you've come to the right place.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact us on ****** to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.
If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I'm interested button and submit an application.