This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career and once you complete your apprenticeship you will have a permanent position at Thames Water.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Start date: 1st September 2025
Base Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB
Working hours: 36 hours Monday- Friday
Programme Length: 60 months + End point Assessment
Training provider details: You’ll complete your degree with the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) this will be delivered virtually via weekly online workshops throughout your apprenticeship.
Qualification you will obtain: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) Completion of the Chartered surveyor (degree) Apprenticeship , MRICS (awarded upon completion of APC).
Entry Requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths grade 4 or above (A*-C), or L2 Functional Skills in Maths & Englishand 96 UCAS tariff points (or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS tariff*)
Don’tworry if you don’t have your grades yet, if you are due to sit your exams thisyear,we still want to hear from youifyour predicted grades meet our requirements.
Other immediate demands: A full UK driving licence(If using your vehicle, you will require business use on your insurance policy at your own cost)
Application Process:
Step one: Click apply and you will be asked to complete a short online application where we ask basic information about yourself, your current qualifications/ predicted grades and why you want to apply for this apprenticeship.
Step two: You will be sent a short online assessment please make sure you are in a quiet environment and have given yourself enough time to complete it.
Step three: You will be sent a link to book onto a telephone call with a member of our Resourcing Team this is a change for us to get to know you better and where we will check you are eligible for the apprenticeship.
Step 4: If you are successful in our screening process you will be invited to an in person assessment which will include a group exercise and a competency based interview.
Assessment Centre Dates– will be held in April (date and location of assessment will be confirmed in due course)
If you need additional support at any stage of the application process then please let us know by contacting EarlyCareers@thameswater.co.uk
What you’ll be doing as a Quantity Surveyor Apprentice
As a Quantity Surveyor Apprentice, you will be attending construction sites to carry out physical measurements of work done under supervision by your mentor as well as many other accountabilities listed below.
Key Accountabilities:
- Building up estimates of the cost of construction based on the information gathered from attendance of site visits
- Carrying out desktop quality assurance audits of work done
- Assisting the Quantity Surveyor in producing contractual documents such as payment notices & change control
- Assisting the Quantity Surveyor in estimating project costs from scope documents
- Assisting the Quantity Surveyor verifying applications for payments
- Using systems knowledge to generate regular financial reports
- Working with Finance teams to accurately account for work done
About the Apprenticeship programme
- You will complete the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours)Completion of the Chartered surveyor (degree) Apprenticeship , MRICS (awarded upon completion of APC).
- You’ll complete your degree with the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) this will be delivered virtually via weekly online workshops throughout your apprenticeship.
What you should bring to the role
- Have areal drive and motivationto manage your learning and working life.
- Be alogical thinkerand have a passion for technology and finding out how things work.
- Befocused, wellorganised, have excellenttime managementskills and have thededicationto succeed.
- Have greatteamworkskills but also be able to work independently, putting customers at the heart of everything you do.
- Communicateeffectively and be able tochallengewhen a problem arises.
- Be achampion for Health & Safetywithin theworkplacefor both you and your colleagues, helping us maintain our great reputation.
- Be ready to apply everything you learn in yourday-to-dayrole and any projects outside of this.
Why become an Apprentice at Thames Water?
We are offering training, qualifications, real-life experience and the opportunity to "Earn while you learn” on top of
- Competitive starting salary of £21,500 per annum
- Annual Leave: 24 days holiday increasing to 28 days with length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- GymPass: a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members.
- Cycle to work scheme: always on and up to 3k, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- Personal medical assessments (MOT’s): open to all, carried out in the workplace by fully trained medical professionals.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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