Apprentice Quantity Surveyor in Manchester

As the UK's largest independent engineering and services business, NG Bailey delivers innovative, responsible and forward-thinking solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values—Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence—guide how we work and behave. We recognise the importance of apprentices in our workforce and partner with national colleges to offer high-quality training. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 and provide a wage while you work full time in your chosen trade, developing skills in a real working environment from day one.

Join NG Bailey to work on exciting projects across sectors and contribute to landmark builds such as power stations, hospitals, schools and theme parks. You may also be involved in early work for wind farms or battery facilities, helping pursue environmental goals.

This is a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship. 5 years to complete your degree, followed by an additional year to achieve MRICS chartered status. You'll attend university during term time while gaining hands-on experience across our projects. On completion, you'll graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and achieve RICS Chartered status.

As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, your typical day will be diverse, challenging and rewarding. We have opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our Engineering and Commercial teams, where you can learn from industry experts. As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top-performing universities in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work both in an office and on construction sites.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop strong working relationships with industry professionals.
• Have a supportive network to help you build confidence and use your initiative.

Your responsibilities will expand as your skills grow. Typically, progression will include:

• Year 1 – Learning construction basics, industry terminology, commercial processes and an introduction to procurement and site processes.
• Year 2 – Assisting with detailed take-offs, pricing variations, procurement of materials and equipment, and supporting cash flow forecasts and productivity tracking.
• Year 3 – Taking responsibility for subcontractors, managing variations, and developing skills in commercial risk assessment and change control.
• Year 4 – Managing significant elements of commercial delivery, leading procurement for allocated systems, and preparing cost reports for project leads.
• Year 5 – Taking commercial responsibility for a project of a relative size, leading tender analysis and negotiations, managing subcontractor accounts, and mentoring junior staff.
• Beyond – Demonstrating advanced commercial and contractual expertise while preparing for RICS chartership, including presenting risk and cost updates to senior stakeholders.

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Understand the importance of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

To apply you need:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.
• To qualify for the degree, 120 UCAS tariff points (typically 3 A levels at grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification in a STEM subject).

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have valid residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

We provide application hints and tips to guide what good looks like. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If progressing, you’ll be invited to an assessment centre and final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within the application and selection process.