Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

PROJECTS – SOUTH EAST (Enfield OR Botley, Hampshire)

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Contribution towards professional development fees and further training opportunities provided

Generous pension contribution/ Reward & Recognition Scheme/ Cycle2work scheme

Competitive family friendly and special leave policies

Employee discount platform

£21,860.80

Application deadline: 7th January 2025

Start date: Monday 1^st September 2025

Milestone Infrastructure is the UKs leading highways maintenance provider. Looking after 48000 km of roads, 300,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities. Milestone Infrastructure sits within M Group Services Transport Division, positioned to support transport clients across the UK. As a business, people are at the heart of everything we do, whether they are our people, our clients, or the communities they serve. We are committed to behaving with integrity and in a sustainable manner, being mindful to the needs of our communities and the environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the commercial side of the Construction industry to develop knowledge, skills and experience whilst studying a relevant degree and receiving guidance from a qualified surveyor. 

The projects Southeast team delivery civil engineering projects for clients such as Hampshire County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Connect Plus (M25).

Botley Bypass (Hampshire)

• Project Overview: The Botley Bypass is a significant infrastructure project aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow around the village of Botley. This project involves constructing a new road to divert traffic from the busy A334.

 Ringwood Road (Poole)

• Project Overview: The Ringwood Road project focuses on improving one of the main arterial routes in Poole. This includes road widening, resurfacing, and upgrading pedestrian and cycling facilities to enhance safety and accessibility.

 M25 Renewals Frameworks

• Project Overview: Connect Plus is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the M25, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. The M25 Renewals Frameworks involve ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects to ensure the motorway remains safe and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyor to ensure successful project delivery.
• Working within a team of talented professionals ensuring co-ordination and provision across all aspects of project delivery.
• Supporting with pre-contract setup, including forecasting, measurement, sub-contract tendering and procurement (including drafting to negotiating various forms of subcontract).
• Assisting with the management of commercial aspects of the project, including valuations / applications, budget monitoring, material / plant reconciliation and contract variations / compensation events and change.
• Helping to prepare, manage and negotiate the agreement of Final Accounts.
• Supporting the procurement and management of subcontract packages, as well as assisting other members of the commercial team in the management of subcontract packages.
• Assisting in producing and maintaining project forecasts to support the monthly commercial and financial reporting procedures.
• Learning to assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Helping to maximise cashflow through the control and valuation of works, invoicing and payment process.
• Supporting the project commercial team to ensure delivery of above items and develop their knowledge.
• Providing support for site staff on commercial issues.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, including contractual and legislative.
• Ensuring compliance with Milestone standards and procedures in respect of commercial activities.
• Assisting with control of project documentation.
• Performing ad hoc duties as job requires.

 Skills and Experience

• Working towards a Degree / HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or other relevant subject.
• Interest in becoming registered with the RICS / CICES and working towards professional chartership.
• Relevant CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Basic understanding of commercial aspects within the construction industry.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in Highways and Civil Engineering projects.
• Basic knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts (desirable but not essential).
• Good command and communication of oral and written English.
• Willingness to develop negotiation and communication skills.
• Good people and organisational skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e., Excel) and other computer skills.

 Training and Qualifications 

The successful candidate will enrol onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveyor Pathway) Degree Apprenticeship, with one of our partners University. Over 5 years, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, as well as chartership with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? 

As a Milestone Degree Apprentice you will be recruited on a permanent contract and after completing your apprenticeship and professional accreditation with the RICS, becoming a Chartered Surveyor, you will have the knowledge, experience and professional membership to progress and be rewarded with a great career at Milestone.  

An offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Check. Such checks will be requested once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

At Milestone we embrace diversity, opening a rich potential for new ways of thinking and helping us to build successful and winning teams. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process; and as a Disability Confident employer, if you require any adjustments that would assist you throughout your application, please contact us at [email protected] or inform the recruitment manager in the first instance and we will be pleased to offer support.

This is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Milestone. The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the Business.