About the role:
Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.
Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)
You will follow a five-year training programme as part of our RICS-accredited degree Apprenticeship, geared towards you achieving Chartered Surveyor status. Depending on project requirements, you will be site or office based.
What you'll be doing:
To manage and lead the cost aspects complex construction projects
To ensure that comprehensive study has been undertaken of the whole life aspects of the project and the understanding of the client’s needs
To manage the selection of the specialist contractors for the project
To ensure that disputes are minimised and settled amicably for all parties
To manage the commercial success of a project for all stakeholders
You will gain a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent Quantity Surveying Level 6 Diploma
You will attend college and university on a day or block release basis during the Apprenticeship
This role will be based in Cardiff.
Who we're looking for:
3 A levels/5 Highers/112 UCAS points or equivalent in STEM subjects
Minimum of five GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C including Maths, English and Science
As well as strong numeracy and well-developed team and people skills, you have the passion and enthusiasm to keep the momentum going on a project
You will also have the ability to describe what interests and motivates you to the construction industry
Ideally hold a UK driver’s licence
Eligibility to live and work in the UK at the time of joining
Pass pre-employment medical which will include a Drug & Alcohol test
Why work for us:
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:
Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
Part of a structured development programme
Support from line manager
A competitive salary
An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme
For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact early.careers@balfourbeatty.com
About us:
Closing Date: applications are open until 31st May 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in full here
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/