Degree Apprenticeship Quantity Surveying Level 6 Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Delivering what we promise
Morrison Water Services part of the M Group Services Water Division are the leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK. As a division, we employ circa 3000 people across the UK and we are looking for aspiring people like you, who are keen to continue their career within the Water Industry.
Our people provide essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements to the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and Ireland. The Water Division provides a broad range of technical capabilities to our clients ranging from asset condition assessment to design, build, commissioning, and completion. With a 2.1billion order book and turnover at 450 million, we are market leaders in our field. Joining us gives you the scope and ability to work for an organisation who are not only invested in your career, but your future too. Sound interesting?
Being a part of Morrison Water Services, you will be joining a value-based business, we pride ourselves on living our values while we work!
Morrison Water Services are currently looking to recruit an Apprentice quantity Surveyor to work on our Caledonia Water Alliance contract.
As an apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of our pro-active commercial team. Who will be responsible for assisting the delivery teams and working with various clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing commercial team.
At Morrison Water Services, we believe delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce is integral to successfully support our clients. We embrace change and promote diversity to effectively support long-term career aspirations and exceptional delivery within safe, supportive environments.
This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our high performing commercial team. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the commercial side of the utilities industry. To develop knowledge, skills and experience whilst studying a relevant qualification and receiving guidance from a qualified surveyor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the commercial function of the contract
- Implementation of company commercial practices
- Understand the basic commercial principles
- Assist with the management and reporting of monthly costs
- Assist with the preparation and management of simple subcontracts
- Preparation and filing of records
- Assist with preparation of interim applications and final accounts
- Assist with valuing and pricing variations
- Communicating clearly and confidently to a professional standard
- Raising instructions to subcontractors.
- Closing out jobs commercially
- Significant administrative responsibilities
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Requirements
- Proactive
- Results driven
- Numerical skills
- Capable of working on own initiative and just as importantly supporting the wider team
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work with staff at all levels?
- Ability to learn and master client specific software
- Able to deal with large amounts of data accurately and efficiently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Keen to develop in a utility commercial role
Apprenticeship Overview:
BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying
Apprenticeship Training Provider:
Morrison Water Services work with trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery.
Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route chosen.
Entry Grade Requirements:
- A minimum of 4 Highers with at least two Highers at grade B
- National 5 English and Mathematics are essential at Higher English and Mathematics
- Foundational apprenticeships in combination with SQA Highers
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As a Morrison Water Service apprentice, you will be recruited on a permanent contract and after completing your apprenticeship and professional accreditation with the RICS. You will have the knowledge, experience and professional membership to progress and be rewarded with a great career at Morrison Water Service.
As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to:
- PPE provided at no cost to you
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful company
- Life Assurance
- The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
- The option to partake in Payroll giving
- Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Cycle to work Scheme
Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.
Here’s a few so you can see the type of saving’s you can make:
- Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
- Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
- Up to 33% on holidays and travel
- Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
- Up to 25% off gym membership
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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