At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs for exciting construction projects while learning on the job.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the Highlands with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for growth and community involvement through charity leave.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in quantity surveying with hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Qualifications: National 5 Maths & English, plus relevant qualifications or a positive attitude to learn.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Highlands, Alness to Wick, Glasgow (two‑year programme), UK
Start Date: September 2026
Role Overview: Apprentice quantity surveyor working site and office based across the Highlands and Glasgow, supporting the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) upgrade programme, which includes design and construction of new substations and overhead lines.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all costs relating to construction and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final figures.
- Optimize project costs and enhance value for money while ensuring required standards and quality.
- Work under the guidance of a workplace mentor and university apprenticeship tutor to develop technical and professional skills throughout the two‑year programme.
Qualifications:
- National 5 Maths & English at grade A-C.
- National Certificate in Built Environment, Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, National Certificate in Civil Engineering, or One Higher.
- For graduate apprenticeship: 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or 2 A‑levels at grade BC or above, or NC Built Environment/Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to learn, positive mindset, can‑do attitude.
Benefits:
- Dedicated investment in professional development.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy additional days.
- Charity leave: 2 days per year to donate time to a chosen charity.
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
- Above‑market rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening, enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, maternity returners bonus.
- Extra weeks holiday for marriage and wedding bonus.
- Subsidised canteen facilities, retail discounts, cashback, gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Access to online wellbeing tools and professional support.
EEO Statement: We are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Quantity Surveyor Apprentice - Highlands (Scotland) employer: Thetrupgrade
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises your professional growth and well-being as a Quantity Surveyor Apprentice in the stunning Highlands of Scotland. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from dedicated mentorship, generous holiday allowances, and a range of health and wellness initiatives, all while contributing to impactful projects that enhance local infrastructure. Experience a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages a positive mindset, making it an ideal place for aspiring professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
