Job Description

Title: Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Contract Type: 3-year Fixed Term Contract 35 hours

per week

Location:

West Ham Lane, Stratford, London

Persona: Agile (home and office hybrid working)

Salary: 25,275 per annum

Closing date for completed applications: 27

th

June 2025

Interviews will be held on the 8

th

and 9

th

July 2025 at our office in West Ham Lane

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

The L&Q Apprenticeship Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.

Role Profile - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.docx

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L&Q are looking for an apprentice who would like to develop their career in Quantity Surveying. They will help to be responsible for the financial and contractual administration of projects carried out by L&Q, ensuring that general quantity surveying duties are performed to the highest standard whilst supporting the team to ensure full contractual and monetary entitlement for L&Q.



The apprenticeship learning will support your development and chosen career path. Whilst undertaking your learning programme, your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you'll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills.



The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will learn to contribute to business performance and customer service delivery whilst operating in line with L&Q's values. They will ensure business interests are maintained through contract and sub-contracts and will develop skills to build relationships with all colleagues, stakeholders and contractors. Additionally, they will seek authorisation for spend up to agreed levels whilst maintaining L&Q's Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.



We are looking for someone with:


Minimum 2 x A Levels grade D or above or


BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of pass or above or



Access to Higher Education Diploma with 21 Merits or



Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject. - essential


Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade C / grade 4) or above. - essential

An enthusiasm for the role and L&Q

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships

Ability to work independently, as well as being a good team player

Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise own workload

Good problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn, grow and a positive attitude to work.




We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered.

Apprenticeship details:

Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician at London Southbank University (LSBU)

NB: To qualify for apprenticeship funding, the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status. This requires residency in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance

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We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.



We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.



We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.



L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 110,000 homes, primarily across London the South East and the North West of England.



As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our 250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.


Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - 6849

Location:

London - Stratford

Posted:

13/06/2025

Closing date:

27/06/2025

Closing time:

11:00