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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 10 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,642 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | Greenwich, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Contract: 2 ½ year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: On-site at Greenwich Peninsula, Head Office: West Ham Lane
Persona: Site-based
Salary: £25,642 per annum
Closing date for completed applications: 30/06/2024 at midnight
Interviews will be held on: 09/07/2024 at Greenwich Peninsula
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.
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.
We are looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join L&Q in our Commercial Team.
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.
Overview of the role:
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all colleagues in Development & Sales to ensure focus on what is required to achieve objectives and key performance indicators.
You will receive training to enable you to support the team in ensuring the financial and contractual interests of L&Q through best value in relation to project procurement and control.
The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will:
· Contribute to business performance and customer service delivery whilst operating in line with L&Q’s values.
· Ensure business interests are maintained through contract and sub-contracts.
· Maintain relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders.
· Seek authorisation for spend up to agreed levels.
· Ensure L&Q’s Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
Skills and Experience:
· Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q.
· Good analytical skills
· Good communication skills - must be able to communicate effectively with Team, clients and sub-contractors.
· Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing.
· 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 and grow with a positive attitude to work.
· Strong IT Skills
Apprenticeship details: Level 4 Quantity Surveyor (with LSBU). To be eligible you must have:
· A Level DD or.
· BTEC National Diploma PPP or.
· Access to HE Diploma with 21 Merits or.
· Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or.
· Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points
And 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (C or above) or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above.)
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. Therefore, 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, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
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 value diversity in all its facets, including gender, dis/ability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity. When it comes to finding a diverse balance for our senior positions, we have decided to address gender and ethnicity first. As such we are committed to offering an interview to at least one BAME and one female candidate for all senior leadership positions if they fulfil the role criteria.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion as a Stonewall Top 100 employer, and a Disability Confident (Committed) employer.
We expect all our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should always be demonstrated when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Contract: 2 ½ year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: On-site at Greenwich Peninsula, Head Office: West Ham Lane
Persona: Site-based
Salary: £25,642 per annum
Closing date for completed applications: 30/06/2024 at midnight
Interviews will be held on: 09/07/2024 at Greenwich Peninsula
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.
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.
We are looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join L&Q in our Commercial Team.
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.
Overview of the role:
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all colleagues in Development & Sales to ensure focus on what is required to achieve objectives and key performance indicators.
You will receive training to enable you to support the team in ensuring the financial and contractual interests of L&Q through best value in relation to project procurement and control.
The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will:
· Contribute to business performance and customer service delivery whilst operating in line with L&Q’s values.
· Ensure business interests are maintained through contract and sub-contracts.
· Maintain relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders.
· Seek authorisation for spend up to agreed levels.
· Ensure L&Q’s Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
Skills and Experience:
· Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q.
· Good analytical skills
· Good communication skills - must be able to communicate effectively with Team, clients and sub-contractors.
· Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing.
· 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 and grow with a positive attitude to work.
· Strong IT Skills
Apprenticeship details: Level 4 Quantity Surveyor (with LSBU). To be eligible you must have:
· A Level DD or.
· BTEC National Diploma PPP or.
· Access to HE Diploma with 21 Merits or.
· Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or.
· Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points
And 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (C or above) or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above.)
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. Therefore, 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, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
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 value diversity in all its facets, including gender, dis/ability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity. When it comes to finding a diverse balance for our senior positions, we have decided to address gender and ethnicity first. As such we are committed to offering an interview to at least one BAME and one female candidate for all senior leadership positions if they fulfil the role criteria.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion as a Stonewall Top 100 employer, and a Disability Confident (Committed) employer.
We expect all our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should always be demonstrated when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.