Now accepting quantity surveying applicants for January 2027!
Partner with East Surrey College to recruit and develop skilled Quantity Surveyors through our Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship.
Ready to develop your talent pipeline?
Whether recruiting a new apprentice or developing an existing employee, our team can help you explore the apprenticeship, entry requirements and funding.
About the Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship
Delivered in partnership with the University of West London (UWL) and accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the programme combines academic learning with practical workplace experience.
The Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship offers a pathway to a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Chartered Surveyor status, while developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to advise on construction and infrastructure projects.
Apprentices will gain experience in key areas including:
- Negotiating contracts + prices
- Assessing, evaluating + managing projects
- Life cycle costing + cost planning
- Procurement + tendering
- Quantification + costing of works
- Commercial management
The programme combines academic study with practical workplace experience, preparing apprentices for professional practice and progression towards Chartered Surveyor status.
How an apprenticeship works
An apprenticeship combines workplace training with academic study through a flexible hybrid learning approach.
Apprentices attend college sessions one day per week, with in-person sessions held at East Surrey College’s Redhill campus and remote online participation available. The programme combines classroom teaching with live online participation, allowing apprentices to alternate between in-person and remote learning according to their circumstances.
Apprentices spend the remaining four days of the working week with their employer, developing practical skills and gaining the experience required to meet the apprenticeship and RICS professional competencies.
Apprenticeship funding
Apprenticeship funding helps employers invest in new talent and upskill existing staff.
Using both the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and the Apprenticeship Levy, you can access funding for training and assessment.
Why partner with East Surrey College
By partnering with us, you’ll help develop future industry professionals.
Apprentices work towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and complete the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), with successful completion leading to Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Benefits to your business include:
- Investment in the long-term development of your workforce.
- Develop skilled Quantity Surveyors with practical industry experience
- Support employees to gain a recognised degree and professional qualification.
- Combine workplace training with structured academic learning.
- Build professional skills in cost management, procurement and construction projects.
Time to study
Employers must provide apprentices with paid time during their normal working hours to complete off-the-job training and study.
Workplace experience
Employers must provide relevant, hands-on workplace experience that allows apprentices to develop and apply the skills and knowledge required for their apprenticeship.
Support professional development
Employers should provide regular feedback, guidance and mentoring to help apprentices build confidence, develop their skills and progress in their careers.
Provide CPD opportunites
Employers should provide opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), helping apprentices keep their knowledge and skills up to date and continue to grow professionally.
Support the final assessment
Employers must support apprentices in preparing for and completing their final assessment, including providing appropriate time, guidance and access to the resources they need.
Start dates and entry routes
There are two entry points to the Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship.
The first intake will take place in January 2027 through the Level 5 entry route.
September – Year 1 (Level 4) Entry
For new apprentices with relevant Level 3 qualifications, typically equivalent to 72-88 UCAS tarrif points, or associate member of RICS.
January 2027 – Year 2 (Level 5) Entry
For apprentices who already hold a relevant HNC/HND with an overall Merit profile, or who have additional relevant experience, subject to an interview.
Interested in taking on a Quantity Surveying apprentice?
If you’re considering recruiting a Quantity Surveying apprentice or developing an existing employee, our team would be happy to discuss the programme, entry requirements and available funding.
Register your interest in the January 2027 intake today.
