Assistant Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor - Apprentice
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Company: Cast Consultancy
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Location: LONDON, EC1N 8JH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,000.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000011935
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Application Deadline Date: 06/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Brief Description
Cast Consultancy, a leading residential-focused firm, is hiring an Assistant Cost Consultant Apprentice for September 2026. Based in London with hybrid working, the role offers experience in cost planning, procurement, and site visits. Enjoy great benefits, career development, and the chance to drive change in construction.
Training to be Provided
- You’ll be enrolled at LSBU on a part-time Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship, where you’ll work towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
- This course also leads to a qualification that puts you on the path to becoming a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- You will be required to study one day a week at university (day tbc) the rest of the week will be office in Farringdon or site visits
Future Prospects
- Once you complete the course, gain work experience, and pass the Assessment of Professional Competence, you’ll meet the requirements to become a professional member with the MRICS designation
Vacancy Detail
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic London-based team on our Apprenticeship programme. This full-time, hybrid position entails the delivery of cost consultancy services for exciting and large-scale residential developments across the UK.
As an Assistant Cost Consultant Apprentice at Cast Consultancy, you’ll play an active role in supporting our experienced team on high-profile residential developments.
Your typical tasks will include:
- Assisting with cost planning and budget preparation
- Supporting procurement and tendering processes
- Attending site visits to monitor progress and collect data
- Helping with valuations, managing variations, and compiling cost reports
- Learning pre- and post-contract cost management under the guidance of senior consultants
We are looking for candidates that are:
- Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in the construction industry
- Keen attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes
- Aspiration to achieve Membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new methods of working
- Willing to travel to projects and visit sites to carry out tasks such as measuring/reporting
Other Information
We are looking for candidates that are:
- Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in the construction industry.
- Keen attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes.
- Aspiration to achieve Membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new methods of working.
- Willing to travel to projects and visit sites to carry out tasks such as measuring/reporting