Level 4
Trainee Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship
BTS SPECIAL WORKS LTD · Basildon
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- Pay
- Pay not stated
- Hours
- 45 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- just now
Applications are handled by BTS SPECIAL WORKS LTD directly.
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What you would do
This role offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable industry experience, work towards a university qualification and develop a clear career pathway. With dedicated in-house training and ongoing support, you will have the chance to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress within the industry.
Day to day
- Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works from drawings and specifications
- Support the preparation of cost estimates, quotations and tender documentation
- Assist with pricing works, monitoring project costs and managing budgets
- Help prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Assist with ordering materials and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers
- Learn to prepare and process applications for payment, invoices and variations
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements and commercial documentation
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the commercial team
- Attend site visits and meetings to gain an understanding of construction projects and progress
- Develop an understanding of contracts, procurement and commercial management
- Use Microsoft Excel and other software to support cost tracking, reporting and administration
- Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the commercial team
What you would study
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
You will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in-house from our experienced Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor. As well as attending Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford one day a week during term time to complete a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 qualification to support your academic learning and professional development.
Training provider: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Working week
Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm.
What you need
- GCSE 4 GCSE Qualifications incl. Maths and English at grade Grade C/4 or above (essential)
- A Level Any Subject or Equivalent Qualification at grade 112 UCAS Tariff Points (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Reliable
After the apprenticeship
A clear career progression pathway, with the opportunity to develop into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role through hands-on experience, in-house training and university study.
Where
Basildon, East of England (SS15).
About BTS SPECIAL WORKS LTD
BTS Special Works offers a comprehensive range of specialist building fabric repair and refurbishment services for predominantly Tier 1 contractors.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our clients a full package of External Wall Insulation, External & Internal Decorations and External Fabric & Structural Repairs whilst continuing to offer value for money and the highest possible standards of workmanship.
Approved installers of all the major External Wall Insulation, Concrete Repair & Decoration Manufacturers, BTS Special Works management team has been successfully carrying out refurbishment projects since 1989 and has a wealth of experience of working in partnership with main contractors and resident social landlords alike.
Services include:
• Condition Surveys
• Façade Cleaning
• Grit-blasting
• Coating/Graffiti Removal
• Concrete
• Structural
• Brickwork Render
• Helical Stitching
• Wall & Anchor Ties
• Resin / Grout Injection
• External Decorations
• Class ‘O’ & AG Coatings
• External Wall Insulation
• Liquid Coatings to Roofing, Balconies and Walkways
Reference 2000059062.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- Pay not stated
- Hours
- 45 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- just now
Applications are handled by BTS SPECIAL WORKS LTD directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.