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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Birmingham (2027 start)

AECOM
Birmingham
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Apprenticeship role for a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager in Birmingham.
  • Involves project cost planning, procurement, and financial reporting.
  • Requires A-Level standard (or equivalent) with strong Maths and English skills.
  • Leads to a Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) Degree Apprenticeship.

About the Role

AECOM is seeking an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their Birmingham team, starting in 2027. This is a full-time role.

What You'll Do

As part of the Cost Management team, you will be involved in all stages of a project, from initial definition and cost planning through to procurement, construction, and building use. You will work with a variety of clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Pre-Contract duties may include:

  • Cost modelling and cost planning
  • Benchmarking
  • Value and risk analysis
  • Lifecycle costing
  • Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
  • Compilation of contract documentation

Post Contract duties may include:

  • Attendance at site progress meetings
  • Completion of valuations
  • Financial reporting
  • Due diligence reporting
  • Review and management of change control procedures

Qualifications

No relevant experience is necessary. This position is suited to school leavers with A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:

  • Minimum 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved or predicted.
  • Minimum of grade 5 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent).
  • An aptitude for good logic, analytical and numerical skills.
  • An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying.
  • Commitment to continued education and improvement.
  • Practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
  • Proficient English language skills.

The successful candidate will work towards the Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) Degree Apprenticeship at Birmingham City University.

Additional Information

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
  • Please include a covering letter and all predicted/obtained academic grades.
  • Permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.
  • Day 1 onboarding is required at an AECOM office location.
  • Hybrid work options are available.
  • AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role and have a disability or long-term condition.