Quantity Surveying Apprentice Programme 2024 - Birmingham, United Kingdom - RPS Group

RPS Group

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you have a passion for the built environment and an interest in project or cost management? Would you like to work on some amazing projects whilst studying to becoming a qualified Cost Manager?

We're RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you'll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What you'll be doing

Supporting colleagues in successfully delivering cost management services
Measuring and quantifying construction packages from drawings and specifications
Recording pricing of variations and project changes
Supporting the preparation of tender documentation
Reviewing tender documentation which will initially involve data capture for benchmarking and future cost plans
Attending project/client meetings which will initially involve taking minutes
Developing your written and oral communication skills.

Who we're looking for:

3 x A Levels with an average B grade pass (BBC minimum).
Applicants should also have five GCSEs grade C or above or grade 5 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
Good written and verbal communication skills
A willingness to learn and develop your career and professional knowledge
A passion for construction projects

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking.

We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas to positively shape the impacts of our clients' projects.

We are looking out for people who take opportunities, those who are keen to learn and develop, intelligent risk takers who are not scared to try new things, and who adapt and move quickly.

What we offer you

During your apprenticeship, RPS will provide a designated mentor to support you in your role and development and there will be opportunities to learn from the wider team which includes a range of technical experts in areas like environmental impact assessment and climate change.

We're an accredited training provider - from entry level to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we're happy to talk about flexible working.

This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you're part of the solution.

What happens next?

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company's future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'

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