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Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Costain
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Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Job Description To proceed with your application, you should first generate an intent code by following the link provided here to our external partner Connectr https://costain.connectr.co.uk/careers. You will be given the opportunity to learn more about Costain, the roles and programmes available. From here you will be directed to a few quick questions designed to help you determine if the role and the company is right for you. Please ensure that your complete this step to obtain the code required for your application form as applications without a code will not be processed. About the role The role of Degree Apprentice Surveyor is to assist in administration and management of costs and contracts relating to projects. The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior quantity surveyor. Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - COMI01 - Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.pdf About the project Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m to Costain over 15 years. Apprenticeship Programme At Costain, we’ve got an exciting range of apprenticeships available—working on innovative projects across the UK in sectors like highways, rail, integrated transport, water, energy, and nuclear & defence. There’s truly something for everyone. Our apprenticeships run from Level 2 to Level 6, with durations of 1 to 6 years. We’ll work with you to find the best route based on your current qualifications, skills, and preferred way of learning. Being an apprentice means you’ll get the best of both worlds: earning while you learn. You’ll be gaining real experience day-to-day with your team, alongside off-the-job learning with your apprenticeship provider and other apprentices in similar roles. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported every step of the way—by your line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and your training provider (which could be a college, a university, or an independent training provider). You’ll also have dedicated time to study with your provider. Your on-site work will be matched to the needs of the project, and it’s designed to ensure you’re building the technical skills and competencies you need to successfully complete your apprenticeship. And to make it even better, we recommend joining our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a great way to meet other Early Careers colleagues, learn about exciting projects and teams across Costain, and find support and inspiration for what you do next. Many of our projects are delivered through joint ventures, too—so you’ll have the opportunity to meet even more apprentices and learn from partners, sharing skills and working practices along the way. Key Responsibilities Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures. Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates. Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract. Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost & value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts. Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract. Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report. Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes. Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages. Contribute to Value management / value engineering Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Be proactive in self-development and professional qualification Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation. Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts. Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management. Desirable Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager. Essential Has or is working towards 3 A Levels or equivalent BTEC Diplomas equating to 112 UCAS Tariff points Has gained at least a level 4/C in English and Mathematics Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign Costain has been awarded a new contract on the Northumbrian Water Alliance, created to deliver 12 years of Complex Delivery works within the North East of England. Under the new contract, Costain will work with Northumbrian Water and its key partners where the main scope of work will include design, construction and commissioning of new water and wastewater treatment assets, asset renewals/modifications, refurbishments, and extension to treatment works. Job Info Job Identification 103542 Job Category Commercial Posting Date 11/04/2026 Apply Before 11/30/2026 Degree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Locations Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom (On-site) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required Yes Security Clearance Required No