Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
THOMAS CALLUM ASSOCIATES LTD

To assist and work with the Directors and Associate on all aspects of the contract in order to ensure financial and commercial objectives are met. To develop the role of a Quantity Surveyor under the guidance from the team.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

Estimating:

• Creating & reviewing chain tenders/quotations
• Identifying best value quotes to the project
• Liaising with the Design & Operational Managers with the construction process
• Liaising by telephone/email with clients and sub-contractors
• Preparing sub-contractor invitations to tender
• Preparing return packages for tender
• Preparing return tender invitations for presentation to client
• Maintaining records of tenders submitted and their progress

Commercial:

• Prepare sub-contract orders in line with the project particulars, financial targets and on programme requirements
• Prepare sub-contract orders in line with company procedures including all contractual documents
• Once sub-contractors places make sure that all relevant Site Managers & Contract Managers have all the relevant order information

General Assistant:

• To provide general assistant as identified to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Director
• Answering the telephone and dealing with general enquiries
• Compiling mail shot directors for new contacts
• Issuing letters and enclosure to new contacts

Filing:

• General admin duties as directed
• Preparing builders BoQ and take-off

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• To be confirmed upon completion of apprenticeship

Annual wage

£14,560 a year

Expected duration

3 Years 6 Months

Possible start date

16 Sep 2026

Date posted

13 May 2026

Reference number

2000030478

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Essential