Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Locations: Eastern Counties, Ipswich & Norwich

About Morgan Sindall Construction
Morgan Sindall Construction is one of the UK's leading construction companies, delivering high-quality projects across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure and public sector markets. Morgan Sindall Construction is proud to be a member of The 5% Club, demonstrating our commitment to developing talent through apprenticeships, graduate, year out placement programmes and ongoing professional development opportunities.

We are proud to hold an Investors in People Platinum accreditation, the highest tier of accrediation awarded by Investors in People.

What will I be doing as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor?

We will support you to obtain a professional qualification in the long term, but you will gain first class on-the-job experience in your role fully supported by line management and the wider network of skilled colleagues in the business. The Early Careers Development Programme allows you to start your career and get paid as you learn.

A day as an Apprentice QS can look like:

• Applying best practice to our commercial processes to help maximise returns in terms of profit.
• Using your keen eye to identify and drive out any redundant costs
• Supporting with the preparation and closure on monthly invoices looking at variations, claims, and any disputes.
• Learning how to conduct project financial forecasts
• Becoming the go-to-person for our and wider contractual, commercial, regulatory procedures

What we can give you!

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, which means we will pay you competitively.

You'll work with our teams as an ambassador to promote and influence future generations to our thriving industry and have access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities on what YOU want, after all it is your future with us.

You will benefit from a Company Car or Car Allowance as well as Individual Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to four times your basic salary.

To add to our amazing package, upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership, you may be entitled to a monetary award from £500 - £1,250, dependant on the qualification achieved.

This includes full membership to a technical institution or completion of your degree apprenticeship in your relevant discipline.

You will also have access to our wider benefits like our Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 8 years services, Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working and more.

How we will support and help grow your career.

Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path.

We want you to be YOU. We encourage innovation. We encourage challenging the status quo. Just because something may be challenging, doesn't make it impossible. Bring your ideas and forge your own future with us.

What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm for your chosen career path
• You will need to have 5 GCSEs A*-C (9-4) or equivalent qualifications which should include English and Maths. Along with A-levels or equivalent at level 3 with roughly 112 UCAS points but may vary depending on apprenticeship and further education /higher education provider.
• Ability to travel or drive to remote site locations
• Ideally some exposure to a construction/engineering or working environment

Our degree is delivered by 1 week block releases (4 in total) by Nottingham Trent University. (Accommodation and expenses are paid for by us). We have worked closely with the university to ensure our apprentices will be delivered an industry leading, quality, degree apprenticeship.

Equality Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recruit individuals who embody our core values of professionalism, expertise and trust which has given us a fantastic variety of people and cultures across our organisation.

Morgan Sindall Construction are committed to collaborating with skilled and dedicated people, we recognise that valuable experience is gained outside of the industry. We are welcoming and fully supportive of Veteran and Service Leaver applicants for all roles within the business.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Morgan Sindall Construction, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences make us stronger and help us better serve the communities in which we work.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with transferable skills and experiences, to apply. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can thrive and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation. Our recruitment process should be accessible to all. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process, please email. nicki.dawson@morgansindall.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nationwide

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No