Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Role: Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor 

Location: North East England

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Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future. 

About the role

Ready to head into the world of work? A Degree Apprenticeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills.

As a Degree Apprentice Quantity surveyor, some of the things you will be responsible for:

• Preparing bills of quantities and schedules of works for pricing.
• Preparing and sending out of Sub-contract enquires.
• Attending, contributing to and taking minutes of meetings as required.
• Preparing Valuations with Client’s, agreeing amounts for payment and ensuring invoices are prepared and issued.
• Re-measuring work using site measurement and measurement from drawings.
• Re-measurement of subcontract applications and processing subcontract payments.
• Assisting with reporting on Contract Performance via monthly cost/value reconciliations and
• Agreeing Client and Sub-Contract Final Accounts.
• Working with cost clerk to ensure the compilation of accurate weekly site costs.

What you'll need

• A Levels/Btec or HNC/HND equivalent in relevant subject, minimum of 120 UCAS points
• Complimentary relevant  experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical approach
• Numerate
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Willingness to learn

About you

As a Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the construction industry. Experience within this sector would be great however if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills this could be the role for you. We will support you through your Traineeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.

Our Principles - The Robertson Way 

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.  

We listen 

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard. 

We are professional 

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver. 

We take responsibility 

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters. 

We are determined to succeed 

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit. 

We are one team 

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture 

Benefits of working with Robertson: 

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as: 

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) 

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme  

• Life Assurance 

• Cycle to Work Scheme  

• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App 

• Annual Flu Vaccine 

• Access to E-Learning 

• Health & Wellbeing Support 
• Life Management & Financial Support 
  

Recruitment Timeline

Stage 1 – Online Applications:

You can apply up until 21 November 2025. We recommend getting your application in early!

Stage 2 – Shortlisting:

We’ll review all applications during December 2025 and get in touch to invite successful candidates to interview.

Stage 3 – Interviews:

Interviews will take place in January 2026. We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare in advance.

Stage 4 – Offers:

Offers will be made in February 2026. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process so you know what to expect.

Apply now  

 If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV. 

Diversity & Inclusion: 

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too. 

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.