Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Role Overview
Join Balfour Beatty’s 2027 Early Careers programme as a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.
Gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects while developing technical and professional skills.
The role is with the Balfour Beatty Power T&D team based in Derby.
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About the role
Join Balfour Beatty’s 2027 Early Careers programme as a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.
Gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects while developing technical and professional skills.
The role is with the Balfour Beatty Power T&D team based in Derby.
What you’ll be doing
- Support commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects.
- Assist with project cost control, cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance monitoring.
- Maintain commercial records, contract documentation, and project cost information.
- Support subcontract procurement, tendering, quotation analysis, and subcontract administration.
- Measure completed works and evaluate costs against budgets and commercial targets.
- Help manage project changes, variations, commercial risks, payment applications, and financial updates.
- Work with project managers, engineers, planners, suppliers, and subcontractors to support delivery.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial accounts in line with contractual requirements.
- Support commercial meetings, project reviews, reporting, and accurate management of forecasts and financial records.
- Use digital tools and systems for commercial management, reporting, and project controls.
Who we’re looking for
- The apprenticeship is suited to candidates with 3 A Levels or equivalent, ideally including Maths or Science.
- Candidates should be self-motivated, proactive, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in the industry.
- Candidates should be able to solve problems, work positively with others, communicate clearly, adapt to challenges, and show initiative.
- The role includes formal study toward a Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Level 6 qualification at Northumbria.
Apprentice development
- Earn while learning through hands-on experience and a fully funded, industry-recognised qualification.
- Receive mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job learning from experienced professionals.
- Work on infrastructure projects that support communities and build practical commercial experience.
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