Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Graduate Level)
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The Vacancy
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Degree Level Apprenticeship)
Location: Warrington
Sector: Environment Agency & Canals & Rivers Trust ¦ Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Business Unit: Engineering
Kick‑start Your Career in Quantity Surveying
- Are you considering university but want hands‑on experience alongside your studies?
- Interested in Quantity Surveying, commercial management and complex engineering projects?
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real project experience within a leading engineering contractor while studying towards a fully funded Degree Level Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying.
In Return
- Competitive annual apprentice salary
- Fully funded Degree Level Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying (part‑time, day release)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Employee Rewards
- Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathway
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A safe, inclusive and supportive working environment
- Employee forums – your voice matters
Business Unit & Project Overview
You will be based within our Engineering Business Unit from our Warrington office, supporting the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and mechanical & electrical (M&E) projects across the UK.
The Engineering team delivers design & build projects, capital works and ongoing maintenance programmes, frequently within regulated, safety‑critical and environmentally sensitive environments.
Our current client portfolios include:
- Environment Agency – civils infrastructure, flood risk management and asset maintenance
- Environment Agency MEICA – Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure maintenance and renewals
- Mechanical & Electrical maintenance frameworks across strategic infrastructure assets
- Canals & Rivers Trust – M&E maintenance and minor civils projects
- Multi‑disciplinary civil and M&E projects for public and regulated sector clients
Typical works include:
- Flood alleviation and environmental infrastructure
- Mechanical and electrical installations, renewals and maintenance
- Earthworks, embankments and structural assets
- Bridges (under, over and footbridges)
- Tunnels, water control structures and associated civils
- Integrated civils and M&E design & build projects
This project portfolio variety provides excellent exposure to complex commercial management within long‑term frameworks and capital delivery schemes.
The Role
As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Engineering commercial team, working alongside Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
You will receive structured mentoring and on‑the‑job training, developing a strong foundation in commercial awareness, cost control and contract administration, while applying academic learning directly to live civils and M&E projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the commercial delivery of civil engineering and M&E projects
- Assisting with subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments
- Supporting cost value reconciliation (CVR) and forecasting processes
- Producing and maintaining cost reports and commercial documentation
- Assisting with pricing, estimating and tender submissions
- Supporting variation management, change control and commercial records
- Liaising with site and project teams to gather cost and progress information
- Assisting with interim applications and final accounts
- Ensuring accurate commercial record keeping across the project lifecycle
This role offers exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of engineering and maintenance projects.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, motivation and ambition, rather than previous industry experience.
You should:
- Have a strong interest in Quantity Surveying or commercial management
- Be organised, proactive and eager to learn
- Have good numeracy, communication and IT skills
- Be comfortable working in a collaborative, project‑based environment
- Be committed to studying part‑time towards a Degree Level Apprenticeship
No prior industry experience is required.
Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing
We value diversity and believe the best teams are built by supporting individual potential. Safety, wellbeing and professional integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
Start your Quantity Surveying career with real responsibility, real projects and real progression. Apply now to join our Engineering team in Warrington.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
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