Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

About United Infrastructure

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK's largest network owners and operators
• Social Infrastructure – Revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance

The Role

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our Social Infrastructure business. You will join the pre-construction team, who are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are set up for success from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
• Support the assessment and evaluation of subcontractor payments and variations
• Help monitor project costs to ensure budgetary control
• Assist with the preparation of valuations and progress claims
• Attend site meetings and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate records, including site measurements and change orders

Training and Development

You will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying Pathway), delivered by our training partner the University of Greenwich. This learning pathway will include:

• Day release attendance at the university campus in Greenwich for formally timetabled classes, including lectures, tutorials and tutor-led in-class exercises
• Regular meetings with your coach and line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme

Academic Entry Requirements

In order to be successful in this role, you should have achieved, or be predicted to achieve by Summer 2026:

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from level 3 qualifications such as A Levels, T Level, BTEC etc
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills
• Driving licence or be working towards achieving this

You should also be available to start full-time work in September 2026.

Additional Requirements

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme

Please note: As this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.

Qualifications Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve:

• Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• Ability to apply for Chartered Member status with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Why Join Us

At United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development.

Equal Opportunities

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Recruitment Note

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.