Assistant MEP 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: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000020689
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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: 1
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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 MEP 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 spent in the 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 is a full-time, hybrid position where you’ll specialise and support the delivery of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Public Health) cost consultancy services for high-profile and large-scale residential developments across the UK.
Your typical tasks will include:
- Cost modelling, planning, and benchmarking for MEP packages
- Procurement, tender management, and supplier negotiations
- Life-cycle costing and value engineering to drive efficiency and sustainability
- Site progress meetings, valuations, financial reporting, due diligence, and change control
The role combines office-based analysis with site visits, giving you a clear view of how your work influences project delivery from early planning through to completion.
We are looking for candidates that are:
- Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor 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
- A genuine interest in construction, real estate and building services (MEP)
- 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