Degree Apprenticeship Quantity Surveyor

Degree Apprenticeship – Quantity Surveyor

Location: Gateshead

​Proud to be celebrating our 86^th consecutive year of nurturing & developing Apprentices – the heart of our business thinking, success and growth.

Would you like to work for a values driven employer, earn as you learn in a friendly environment where gaining skills, teamwork and having fun are equally important? Then we have exactly the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We are excited to open applications for our Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship programme designed to nurture the next generation of Quantity Surveying talent, this role is based within our North Team in our Gateshead office. We will provide you with the skills and personal development you need in​an environment where you can thrive and achieve your potential to become a (Degree qualified) Quantity Surveying and Construction industry professional with expert knowledge.

You will initially work towards a Level 4 in Construction Quantity Surveying qualification, progressing to a Level 6 Degree

​What to expect from the role

• Contractual and Financial – Managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects within a given budget including:
  • Supply of works
  • Goods
  • Materials.
  • Risk avoidance
• Procurement– Assisting the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a project
• Stakeholder Management – Developing and maintaining relationships with Colleagues and Sub Contractors and clients including supporting in client meetings
• Team Work – The role will give the skills and abilities to not only be part of a team but to play an active role within a busy team whilst learning on the job from a team of established, experienced, friendly Quantity Surveying professionals.

​Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship – What’s in it for you

• Rates of pay – £7.55 per hour (with annual increases)
• Potential salary earnings once qualified Circa £40k
• Working hours 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) (inclusive of day release)
• Day release to attend college – Paid
• On-the-job training
• Accredited training leading to a qualification
• Personal skills development
• Apprentice Buddy Scheme
• Your own personal mentor

Not only can you expect to work with a great bunch of colleagues and learn a recognised career, you will also receive 27 days annual leave & 8 bank holidays, the opportunity to progress to a fully funded degree qualification and have access to professional support for your physical and mental wellbeing, you can choose from a selection of Highstreet and Lifestyle discounts and up to 8 hours paid Volunteering time per year!

​What we’re looking for

Ideally, you will have a GCSE in Maths and English (Grades A*-C/ 9-4), Level 3 NVQ/equivalent qualification or A levels along with strong IT skills including Excel however, more importantly, you will have a passion for learning, a desire to work in a commercial focused role, a great work ethic and a real can-do approach to everything you do.​You will also need to hold a Full UK driving licence, this role will require a Novus to undertake a DBS check.

Novus Property Solutions​is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 127-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.​

Joining Novus, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding future with a company that has been recognised as ‘Employer of the Year’ by Construction News and one that feels passionate that every part of its business should be a great place to  work​ 

​www.novussolutions.co.uk – Apply now and don’t miss this great opportunity to join Team Novus!

We will close advert will close on the 12th May 2025, or sooner should we have a large response. If you are successful progressing through the screening stage next steps will be:-

• Telephone interviews- week commencing 12^th May
• Assessment Centre- week commencing 09^th June
• Start dates- August 2025

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