Job Details

Our apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to study towards a college or university qualification while putting everything you have learnt into action through on-the-job training. You will have the support of mentors who care about your growth, and you will establish a career where you will develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.  

As a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will become part of our Building team, delivering award-winning public-sector projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. In the private sector, we focus on commercial and mixed-use buildings. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower. Together, we are building a better society by shaping the future with innovation and purpose.

Security Clearance: Successful candidates will have to pass high security clearance (SC). In order to pass, both UK and non-UK subjects must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

What you'll do: 

• Supporting project delivery by managing subcontractors and adhering to the timelines of the project
• Assisting with the procurement of sub-contract packages and build strong and lasting relationship with the sub-contractor based on good communication and trust
• Working within the projects commercial team, measuring levels of works done
• Liaising with site team to assess completion of works and clear for payment
• Completing site measurements and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
• Preparing contract documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
• Working with numerical data in multiple software programmes to record payment applications and payment certificates 
• Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and construction professionals, you will be learning to manage the commercial success of a project. No one day is the same. 

 What qualification will you be studying towards?

Initially, you will be studying a level 4 qualification in Quantity Surveying at a nominated local college or University, with the option to progress to a level 6 qualification afterwards.  

Construction quantity surveying technician / Skills England

Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way. 

Equal opportunities  

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger. 

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments  

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk so we can support you. 

• 3 A-levels at Grade A - C, BTEC Extended National Diploma or equivalent level 3 qualification.  
• 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including Maths, English and Science or their equivalent for us to successfully enrol you on the apprenticeship 
• You will need to be comfortable with various computer software packages, numerical data and learning to understand legal contracts 
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
• Dependable team player who actively supports and promotes collective success
• Inquisitive and driven by a passion to grow and innovate
• You must have lived in the UK in the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for an apprenticeship. We are not able to proceed with applications that require visa sponsorship.
• We are not able to proceed with applications from candidates that have already achieved a degree in a similar discipline.