Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited · Coalville · posted 5 October 2026

Wage

£25,084 a year

Hours

40 hours a week

Duration

2 Years 6 Months

Level

Degree (Level 6)

Standard

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Starts

14 September 2027

Closing date

15 February 2027

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Management: Assist in the negotiation, management, and performance tracking of contracts and sub-contracts
Commercial Support: Get involved in procurement, supplier engagement, and the financial control of contracts
Health & Safety: Contribute to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices on all projects
Personal Development: Work towards your NVQ Level 4 and HNC qualifications, attend apprenticeship training, and grow your expertise in Quantity Surveying
Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory legislation and company regulations

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in managing contract performance, including negotiation of terms, financial management, and reporting
Develop skills in procurement, revenue management, and cost control
Support in preparing payment certificates and financial reports
Attend training sessions and complete all apprenticeship requirements
Collaborate with various departments and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills

Your training

You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Higher Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveyor while working on a Heidelberg Materials site
During the thirty-month programme you will gain experience and relevant qualifications in operational aspects of our business alongside blended learning, delivered by The University of Northumbria from which you will receive a Degree
You will be supported by your line manager, and assigned a mentor, as well as receiving first class training internally

Where it leads

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and the Heidelberg Materials programme you could progress to a supervisory role. From your fourth year Hanson will also fund and enable you to top up your studies towards a full honours degree in minerals management over an additional two-year period.

We can offer you clear career pathways, with access to multiple opportunities across our business from unit, production, plant, or operational managers, to transport and distribution managers, technical or commercial roles. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please apply online now.

About Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited

Working at Heidelberg Materials UK is about being part of One Team. We operate over 280 manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK and employ more than 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers. We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business and we are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer. We exceed customer expectations through an engaged team that is professional, responsible and reliable. We believe in working safely and sustainably, focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. Our employees understand that we do much more than just produce materials: we are vital to ensuring roads can be built and maintained; we manufacture the concrete foundations for buildings such as schools and hospitals; and we are part of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK.

Things to consider

Due to the nature of our sites and the programme requirements a driver's licence is highly desirable - alternatively, please check public transport links. We will accept applicants who are in progress of achieving their licence. You must be willing and able to relocate at any stage during the programme to benefit from the opportunities on offer.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

GCSE 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C or above) — essential
A Level 2 subjects including a STEM subject (grade Grades A-C 112+ UCAS pts) — essential

Where you'll work

Whitwick Quarry, Leicester Road, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5GR
Shap Beck Quarry, Shap, Penrith, CA10 2NX