Surveyor Higher Apprenticeship 2027
Wates · East Of England · CB25 9GL
About the role
Surveyor Trainee 👷♀️👷♂️
Ready to kickstart a career in the built environment? Our Surveyor Trainee role is your gateway to mastering the commercial side of exciting construction and engineering projects. You'll team up with seasoned pros, diving deep into project costing, procurement, contract management, financial reporting, and risk management. 📈 Get ready to gain a solid grasp of the entire project lifecycle, working with diverse teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- Be a key player in the commercial management of projects, keeping a close eye on costs, budgets, and financial performance. 📊
- Help prepare and analyse commercial data, making sure everyone stays in the loop with accurate and timely info. 💻
- Get to grips with forecasting, cash flow management, and risk assessment – spotting opportunities and dodging potential pitfalls. 💡
- Support the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, from crafting tender documents to evaluating commercial proposals. 📝
- Assist in managing subcontractor accounts, including handling valuations, payments, and all the contractual bits. 🧾
- Understand contracts and legal obligations to help maintain the project's financial and contractual health. ⚖️
- Build and nurture awesome working relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners. 🤗
- Contribute to the creation and management of commercial documents and project records. 📁
- Be part of continuous improvement and help hit team and company goals. ⭐
- Gain all the technical and behavioural skills you need through training, workshops, placements, and qualifications. 📚
Who You Are:
- You're genuinely passionate about building a career in construction and engineering.
- You're super curious, always eager to learn, and committed to growing personally and professionally. 🌱
- You're a team player who builds positive relationships effortlessly.
- You take initiative, own your work, and act with integrity and professionalism. 💪
- You face challenges head-on with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
- You're organised, adaptable, and know how to prioritise like a pro. ⏰
- You're dedicated to delivering top-notch work and making a real impact.
What's In It For You?
We're all about helping you build a killer career. You'll get:
- Hands-on experience on real projects.
- An apprenticeship with an industry-recognised qualification. 🎓
- Mentoring, structured training, and workshops. 🧑🏫
- Support towards professional development and chartership.
- A competitive salary. 💰
- Private medical insurance.
- Car allowance. 🚗
- Health & wellness programmes.
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
- A birthday day off! 🎉
Entry Requirements:
- By September 2027, you need Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- By September 2027, you need two A-Levels at Grade D or above (or equivalent).
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
Location: Cambridge, Birmingham 📍
*Note: For site-based roles, your initial placement location may change throughout the programme. Travel and mobility are key parts of this role, so you must be willing to travel as needed.*
Ready to Apply?
Don't miss out! Applications close on 10th November 2027. Apply ASAP as some roles may close early due to high demand. We value your authentic self, so please complete your application without AI tools. Only one application per recruitment year will be accepted. Click apply to learn more! ➡️
Key responsibilities
- Support the commercial management of projects, monitoring costs, budgets and financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation, analysis and reporting of commercial data.
- Support the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assist with the administration and management of subcontractor accounts.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.