Job Description

THE COMPANY

Established in 1998, JSM Group designs and installs the power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems that critical industries run on, from high-power grid connections and data centres to renewable energy. Our turnkey teams deliver complex infrastructure at speed, on time, and with reduced legislative, technical and commercial risk.

Our Commercial team keeps JSM's projects on budget and on contract. As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you'll help monitor and control the costs and commercial side of our construction and infrastructure projects, learning from experienced surveyors. You'll study towards a Level 4 qualification and build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress towards professional Technician status – ideal if you enjoy numbers, detail and problem solving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist quantity surveyors and senior quantity surveyors with budgeting, cost planning and controlling costs across projects.

• Help measure and value completed work and support interim valuations and payment applications.

• Support procurement – obtaining and comparing quotes and helping select and manage subcontractors and suppliers.

• Help administer contracts and keep accurate records that support fair, dispute-free working.

• Record, control and report income and expenditure, and help prepare cash-flow, cost forecasts and financial reports.

• Assist with collecting, collating, storing and analysing commercial data, keeping files organised.

• Apply health & safety and sustainability principles to your commercial work.

• Build good working relationships with the project team, clients and the supply chain, and contribute to meetings.

• Work to the industry code of ethics and complete your apprenticeship coursework.

What You'll Study

• You'll work towards the Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 standard (ST0049), typically over 3 years plus an end-point assessment.

• You'll gain a Level 4 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment, with paid time for your off-the-job study.

• You'll cover cost control, contracts, procurement, construction technology, financial reporting, health & safety and sustainability.

• On completion you'll have the knowledge, skills and behaviours for Technician status with RICS or CICES.

• This Level 4 is your springboard: it's the recognised entry route onto the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) apprenticeship (ST0045) – a work-based BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying you can earn while you keep working and earning with us.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A real interest in construction, cost and commercial work, and commitment to a 3-year apprenticeship.

• Five GCSEs grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including maths, English and a science – or a Level 2 apprenticeship and a relevant Level 3 qualification (like A-Levels or a BTEC).

• Confident with numbers and good attention to detail.

• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to balance work and off-the-job study.

• Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence working with colleagues, clients and suppliers.

• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word (or a willingness to learn).

• A methodical, reliable approach and a genuine willingness to learn on the job.

• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (or the ability to obtain one before starting).

OUR VISION
To be the most trusted utility infrastructure provider, delivering sustainable, efficient networks — and an employer of choice.

OUR VALUES
Integrity · Respect · Continuous Improvement · Responsibility · Diversity & Inclusiveness · Unity

Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any protected ground, and we value the differences people bring. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, abuse or harassment.