Construction quantity surveyor (degree)
Level 6 · DegreeConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Construction Quantity Surveyor degree apprenticeship takes you to graduate level in the financial and commercial management of construction and civil engineering projects. You will learn to manage budgets, procure subcontractors, administer contracts, and negotiate final accounts on projects ranging from housing to major infrastructure. Completing this Level 6 programme sets you on track for Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
On the job
What you’ll learn
Advanced measurement, cost planning, and whole-life cost analysis
Procurement strategy and selecting appropriate contract forms
In-depth knowledge of standard contracts including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC
Commercial risk management and value engineering techniques
Project economics, developer finance, and investment appraisal
Dispute resolution methods including adjudication and arbitration
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Prepare and present detailed cost plans and project budgets to clients
Lead procurement exercises including tendering and contractor selection
Administer contract payments, variations, and claims on live projects
Negotiate and agree final accounts with subcontractors and clients
Produce and present commercial reports to project boards
Mentor junior surveyors and technicians within the team
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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