Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds 2024 Apprentice intake - Quantity Surveyor / Cost Management

• Energy - Nuclear, Defence, Clean Energy & Renewables 
  
• Barrow-in-Furness / travel UK Wide with opportunities for global relocation 
  
• Permanent - 40 hours per week with flexible working arrangements

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking to bring onboard our class of 2024, at our Barrow-in-Furness office, so if you’re interested in working for a business that is internationally renowned, will support your learning & development and will give you the opportunity to get fully qualified, then the Gleeds Apprenticeship Programme is for you. 

At Gleeds, we believe in creating long-term relationships with not only our clients, but our people as well. We have a proven record of supporting our Apprentices as they grow, helping them become the best version of themselves both professionally and personally – creating a workplace that is efficient, inclusive, and fun to be a part of. 

About this opportunity

You will provide support to the Quantity Surveyors/Cost Manager in managing the cost allocation and budgets of construction projects. Responsibilities will range from early cost advice to settlement of the final account. These projects could include new builds, renovations, maintenance work and other client requirements.

What does the Gleeds Apprenticeship Programme offer you? 

Our Apprenticeship Programme will provide you with the opportunity to study and obtain a Chartered Surveyor Degree level 6 Apprenticeship, whilst gaining direct experience. This includes on the job learning, mentorship, professional reviews, a dedicated development team and all the tools and support needed to be successful in your career!

You will follow the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship Standard. This apprenticeship runs over five years and includes studying for a BSc in Quantity Surveying,

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will work towards qualifying as a Chartered Member (MRICS) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 

What you will need

We are on the lookout for ambitious, driven Apprentices that can embody the value of Gleeds: ‘We’re committed to our clients and our people,’ ‘We are creative and realistic’ and ‘We combine professionalism with personality.’

• GCSEs, grades A*-C including Maths and English at (grade 4) and above or equivalent.
• 120 (UCAS) points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Good ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Structured professional and personal development through our Apprenticeship Development Programme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance. 
• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

You will be fully supported by Gleeds on your path to becoming fully-accredited – we cover the costs, help with the paperwork, and make sure it is as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals. If you would like to find out more take a look here to get a preview of our opportunities and how we can help your career flourish.

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality