Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – 2026 – Huntingdon

General information

• City/town: Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon
• Job field: Construction
• Type of contract: Permanent
• ID: 5951

Description and requirements

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place. Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect – we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.

We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.

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 relationships 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 you’ll bring to the role:

• 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.

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.

You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.

Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.

Regular professional and social events.

Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.

Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible.

You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.

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.

More information about the role: Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.