Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Tithegrove Limited, Frieze Hill, Taunton Deane
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
£15,600 a year
Tithegrove Limited, Frieze Hill, Taunton Deane
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 27 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 11-10-2026 (In 25 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Frieze Hill, Taunton Deane
Full Job Description
Introduction
Join Tithegrove as an apprentice and build your career in construction while gaining hands-on experience. You’ll work alongside our experienced commercial team, learning how to manage costs and support projects. With on-the-job training and college study provided, you’ll earn while you learn and build a career with Tithegrove.
About the Employer
Tithegrove has been established for over 40 years and is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across the South West. We have offices in Swindon and Taunton and work on a wide range of construction projects, from housing developments to large-scale infrastructure. Our work includes earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure. We are a growing, people-focused business that invests in developing our team and helping people build long-term careers in construction.
What You'll Do
- Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects
- Assisting with measuring quantities and preparing cost estimates Prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Processing subcontractor and supplier payments
- Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting
- Assisting with tendering and procurement activities Working with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
- Learning how to manage budgets and maintain accurate project records
- Attending site visits to gain practical construction experience
- Developing your knowledge of construction, contracts, costs and commercial management
Training Outcome
Apprenticeship - Trainee - QS - Senior QS - Commercial Manager.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above or equivalent
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above or equivalent
Course Information
Course: Construction support technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP