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Trainee Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship

Bts Special Works LTD · Basildon · posted 15 October 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
45 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works from drawings and specifications
  • Support the preparation of cost estimates, quotations and tender documentation
  • Assist with pricing works, monitoring project costs and managing budgets
  • Help prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
  • Assist with ordering materials and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers
  • Learn to prepare and process applications for payment, invoices and variations
  • Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements and commercial documentation
  • Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the commercial team
  • Attend site visits and meetings to gain an understanding of construction projects and progress
  • Develop an understanding of contracts, procurement and commercial management
  • Use Microsoft Excel and other software to support cost tracking, reporting and administration
  • Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the commercial team

Your training

You will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in-house from our experienced Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor. As well as attending Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford one day a week during term time to complete a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 qualification to support your academic learning and professional development.

Where it leads

A clear career progression pathway, with the opportunity to develop into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role through hands-on experience, in-house training and university study.

About Bts Special Works LTD

BTS Special Works offers a comprehensive range of specialist building fabric repair and refurbishment services for predominantly Tier 1 contractors.

We pride ourselves on being able to offer our clients a full package of External Wall Insulation, External & Internal Decorations and External Fabric & Structural Repairs whilst continuing to offer value for money and the highest possible standards of workmanship.

Approved installers of all the major External Wall Insulation, Concrete Repair & Decoration Manufacturers, BTS Special Works management team has been successfully carrying out refurbishment projects since 1989 and has a wealth of experience of working in partnership with main contractors and resident social landlords alike.

Services include:

• Condition Surveys

• Façade Cleaning

• Grit-blasting

• Coating/Graffiti Removal

• Concrete

• Structural

• Brickwork Render

• Helical Stitching

• Wall & Anchor Ties

• Resin / Grout Injection

• External Decorations

• Class ‘O’ & AG Coatings

• External Wall Insulation

• Liquid Coatings to Roofing, Balconies and Walkways

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingReliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 4 GCSE Qualifications incl. Maths and English (grade Grade C/4 or above) — essential
  • A Level Any Subject or Equivalent Qualification (grade 112 UCAS Tariff Points) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 4 Saffron Court, Southfields Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS15 6SS

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