Join Tithegrove as an apprentice and build your career in construction while gaining hands‑on experience. You’ll work alongside our experienced commercial team, learning how to manage costs and support projects. With on‑the‑job training and college study provided, you’ll earn while you learn and build a career with Tithegrove.
Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 03 November 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects
- Assisting with measuring quantities and preparing cost estimates Prepare and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Processing subcontractor and supplier payments
- Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting
- Assisting with tendering and procurement activities Working with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
- Learning how to manage budgets and maintain accurate project records
- Attending site visits to gain practical construction experience
- Developing your knowledge of construction, contracts, costs and commercial management
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
You will normally be required to work out of our Taunton office but will also be required to attend our other office in Swindon as well as sites, on an ad‑hoc basis. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
About this company
Tithegrove has been established for over 40 years and is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across the South West. We have offices in Swindon and Taunton and work on a wide range of construction projects, from housing developments to large‑scale infrastructure. Our work includes earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure. We are a growing, people‑focused business that invests in developing our team and helping people build long‑term careers in construction.
https://www.tithegrove.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
20 days annual leave.
After this apprenticeship
Apprenticeship - Trainee - QS - Senior QS - Commercial Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TITHEGROVE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050281.
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