Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

  • Company: Kier Group
  • Location: Retford, DN22 9BL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £22,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000033736
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Brief Description

We're looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join ILIOS, a joint venture between Kier and NUVIA. As a construction partner on the STEP Fusion programme, one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and clean energy projects. We offer the opportunity to build foundations and progress onto a Quantity Surveying degree programme.

Training to be Provided

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us. 

Future Prospects

As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.  



  • Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field

  • Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills

  • Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network

  • Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths

Vacancy Detail

We are now recruiting our first cohort of apprentices, offering an opportunity to start a career in quantity surveying at the beginning of a world-leading programme that is shaping the future of clean energy and advanced construction. This apprenticeship forms part of ILIOS' longer-term commitment to developing skills, capability and future project leaders to support the delivery of STEP and similar programmes over time. 



  • Working across commercial and pre-construction departments

  • Assisting the team with value and risk management

  • Supporting the commercial team with cost control, analysis, and estimates

  • Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course 

Other Information


  • 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English

  • 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T-Level, BTEC

  • National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma)

  • Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered

Ready to start your adventure?