About us

Established in 1944, AD Construction Group has continually expanded its service offerings to align with its growing client base and esteemed reputation. Specialising in a comprehensive range of decorating, building, and repair works throughout London, Kent, and Southeast England, AD consistently delivers exceptional results.

With work hours confined to weekdays and designated time off for bank holidays and Christmas, AD promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Currently, we are seeking an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join one of our dynamic Project Delivery teams on a fixed-term contract.

The Role

Working within one of our dynamic contract teams, you will be involved in various stages, starting from pre-contract tendering to the final account phase. Your role will primarily focus on assisting the Contracts Manager on ensuring the efficient financial management of awarded contracts.

Main Duties

• Price tender inquiries, involving on-site visits, conducting condition surveys, capturing photographs, and measuring works as needed.
• Generate monthly valuations and accounts, ensuring timely receipt of all variation records.
• Verify that subcontractor rates for executed works encompass all necessary safety provisions.
• Provide clients with estimates for additional works as requested.
• Upon project completion, aid in the compilation of contract performance assessment sheets.
• Ensuring precise documentation of costs and values related to projects.
• Demonstrating proficiency in negotiating with clients and subcontractors to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Possessing a solid grasp of work measurement principles.
• Efficiently managing and recording project costs to maintain financial control.

Essential Qualification & Skills

• Maths & English GCSE or quivalent, 9-4 / A*-D
• Valid full driving license.
• Ownership of a personal vehicle is essential for commuting between different sites.
• Strong communication skills, encompassing both written and verbal proficiency.
• Comprehensive computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Confidence in establishing and nurturing relationships with clients and colleagues.

Additional Information

• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be conducted at the company's expense.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
• Annual leave entitlement of 21 days, in addition to bank holidays.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Initial nine month probationary period.
• A company car allowance will be provided to cover the use of your personal vehicle for company purposes. It is essential to ensure that your personal insurance policy includes coverage for business use.
• This is a 3-year fixed-term contract. There may be an opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance and business needs

All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations. 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the criteria for the vacancy.

We are a registered government Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.