About
Employer description
The Wates Group was established in 1897 and is one of the leading privately owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We employ almost four thousand people, working with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors. At Wates we are proud to be a family-owned business, small enough to recognise and support great talent, yet big enough to challenge and inspire our people through amazing multi-million-pound projects.
Main description
Do you enjoy working with numbers? Do you want to manage the finances of multi-million-pound projects?
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The Commercial Quantity Surveying teams within Wates Group are largely responsible for the contractual and financial management of a project. A combination of law, business and finance skills are used to manage relationships with key stakeholders including clients, designers, sub-contractors and suppliers. Our commercial teams play a vital role in the construction of our projects.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications
2 A-Levels or equivalent at grades DD, and a minimum (grade DD)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ACCXEL LIMITED
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4) Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Your training plan
Construction quantity surveying technician delivered through Accxel Ltd on a block release face to face.
Company benefits
Car Allowance/Company Car
Future prospects
You would be looking to move into a management role on a successful completion of this program.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 02/12/2024
Salary
Competitive
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
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