Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
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Company: VOLKERFITZPATRICK LIMITED
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Location: Abingdon, OX14 4RY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000040513
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Application Deadline Date: 23/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
VolkerFitzpatrick are building the Didcot Science Bridge section of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure. Our quantity surveying apprentices will be an integral part of the site operations team, being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the project.
Future Prospects
Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist the procurement process to maximise profit
- Ensure you are aware of your roles and responsibilities with particular reference to VolkerFitzpatrick’s commercial interests
- Ensure you effectively and appropriately communicate between members of staff where required
- Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure your actions are closed out quickly
- Ensure accurate records are kept of the subcontractor’s works
- Assist in the production of the back up to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd’s Commercial policy
- Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an ongoing basis
- Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all peoples‘ irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender including transgender, age, disability, marital status including civil partnerships or part-time status
- Assist with the archiving in accordance with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd’s commercial policies
- Develop an understanding of the different programme types weekly, as-built, construction, target and contract
- Take responsibility for my own safety, and the safety of others who may be affected by my actions or non-actions
- Report any concerns regarding any aspect of health and safety to my line manager
Other Information
Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the location of our projects. Due to the project requirement, the Client requires candidates to live in the local area. The ‘local area’ is defined as any location falling within the boundary of Oxfordshire, plus a perimeter area of 10 miles into the counties that border Oxfordshire.