Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - Reading
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Company: NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED
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Location: Reading, RG7 4GB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000016794
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 26/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, working hours are between 07:00- 17:30, shift dependent on the project.
Brief Description
Join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, hospital or school. Maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own way by being involved in the early work for a new wind farm or battery factory.
Training to be Provided
- You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
- Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
- Block release at college
- You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme
Future Prospects
- Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company
- If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career
Vacancy Detail
- Year 1- Learning the basics of construction and industry terminology, commercial processes, and gaining an introduction to procurement and site processes
- Year 2- Assisting with detailed take-offs, pricing variations, and procurement of materials and equipment, while supporting cash flow forecasts and productivity tracking
- Year 3- Taking responsibility for subcontractors, managing variations, and developing skills in commercial risk assessment and change control
- Year 4- Managing significant elements of commercial delivery, lead procurement for allocated systems, and preparing cost reports for project leads
- Year 5- Taking commercial responsibility for a project relative in size, leading tender analysis and negotiations, managing subcontractor accounts, and mentoring junior staff
- Beyond- Demonstrating advanced commercial and contractual expertise while preparing for RICS chartership, including presenting risk and cost updates to senior stakeholders
Other Information
- Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height
- Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary