Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

NG Bailey is the UK’s leading independent engineering, IT and facilities services business with a deserved reputation for excellence. Our core values of passion, integrity and excellence drive everything we do.

Our 2,800 people are at the heart of their organisation and are we are recognised as delivering some of the industry’s most successful and well respected apprenticeship schemes.

NG Bailey have trained apprentices since 1934. Over 5,500 people have successfully completed an apprenticeship with us, many of whom have won national and industry awards, and have progressed to take up senior management positions.

Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able put the skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work.

Are you looking to kick start your career as a quantity surveyor?
Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily – and get paid while you do it?

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our Engineering Division working on Strategic Projects.
You will be based at our London branch working with the HS2 team, where you will learn from the industry’s best, working primarily on regulated projects; as part of your training and development you well also be given the opportunity to gain experience on everything from office; hospitals to universities; manufacturing facilities and the rail network.
No two projects are ever the same and this is an industry that continually adapts and embraces new technologies.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
• Learn about our award winning approach to working safely
• Working in regional offices and on site
• Gain experience on some of the most fascinating and prominent construction sites in the country
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative

You will learn to:

• Work across our Engineering division to get a clear understanding of the business
• Work closely with engineers in the business
• Assist the engineers and the commercial team to manage ongoing risks / potential delays
• Learn to identify risks within contracts and possible solutions
• Monitor and forecast project costs
• Gain an understanding of core financial management such as cash flow and budgeting.
• Monitor subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they have met our requirements before releasing payment
• Assist the commercial team with administration tasks including applications, contracts, certifications, permits, variations etc.
• Provide forecasts and reports to NG Bailey colleagues

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Can speak and write clearly
• Enjoy working in a team
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure
• Are able to act independently

You will attend college to complete Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship. In addition, you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply, you need:
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects plus, have achieved or be predicted to achieve 2 A Levels grade C (or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship) in STEM subjects.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.

What happens next?

If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview.

If we want to progress your application after the telephone you will be invited to attend an assessment centre after which we will shortlist for final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF

A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SUITABLE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.