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 Infrastructure team, working on The Lower Thames Crossing. This is a significant infrastructure project aimed at providing an alternative crossing for the River Thames. Currently, the Dartford Crossing experiences significant overcapacity-related delays during peak times. The completed works will consist of three main contracts: North Roads, Tunnels, and Kent Roads. This project will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain by easing congestion on the existing Thames crossing and wider highways network.

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 certificate.
• 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?

You will be studying a level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying at The University of Greenwich - Quantity Surveying, BSc (Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Greenwich, London

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. 

• 112 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A-levels, T-Levels, BTECs or equivalent level 3 qualification.  
• 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including Maths and English 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.