Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with experts across multiple disciplines worldwide. We solve complex challenges, from local community projects to vast, global programmes of work.
Our sustainability pledge sets out a plan to improve the lives of 1 billion people. To make a better future, we need the future of our industry to help us lead the way.
Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.
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Role Title: Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Start Date: September 2025
Location: London
Job Description:
Tetra Tech has an opportunity for an apprentice quantity surveyor to join the Cost Consultancy team to assist in all cost and procurement management processes .As Quantity Surveyors we support our clients and the design team and are responsible for setting budgets, managing project finances, data accuracy, procurement and appointing contractors and client reporting. This position will include day release to complete a fully funded professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at a local university.
This position offers an exciting paid placement opportunity where you can gain invaluable 'hands' on experience and gain a degree.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Cost planning and initial estimating
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents
• Fund monitoring and due diligence
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Working closely with Clients, Architects, Structural Engineers and Project Managers
• Assisting with a range of pre and post contract surveying duties
As part of your development there is the opportunity to become more involved in the management of projects where your skills as a Quantity Surveyor are utilised as an Employer’s Agent to administer and manage the Contract on behalf of the Client.
Qualifications/Skills requirements:
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Compliance with the university’s minimum points requirements (3 A’levels including Maths and English, 112 UCAS points or equivalent
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A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent including English Language and Maths.
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MS Office skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Self Motivated
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Hold a full, clean UK driving license or working towards obtaining one and ideally access to a vehicle
Application Closing Date: 4th January 2025
Assessment Day held in April 2025
Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers