Construction quantity surveying technician
Level 4 · HigherConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship trains you to support the financial and commercial management of construction projects, producing cost plans, valuations, and procurement documents under the supervision of qualified surveyors. You will develop skills in measurement, tendering, and contract administration across residential, commercial, or civil engineering projects. This Level 4 programme is a strong step towards full Chartered Quantity Surveyor status.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Construction technology and how different building types are measured and costed
Taking-off quantities from drawings and using standard methods of measurement
Preparing bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and tender documents
Contract law basics and how standard contracts such as JCT work
Cost planning, budgeting, and cash-flow forecasting on projects
Valuations, variations, and final account preparation
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Measure quantities from drawings using standard measurement rules
Assist with the preparation of tender packages and invitations to tender
Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations for commercial assessment
Prepare interim valuations and payment applications on live projects
Keep records of variations and instructions issued on site
Assist senior surveyors with cost reporting and final account negotiations
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 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
Hear from employers
What it’s really like
No employer videos yet for this apprenticeship. Employers offering it can add one to show young people what the role is really like.