Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Overview

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT. At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more—more care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We’re on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor, with nearly 10,000 colleagues.

If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE. Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

• How we design and build new infrastructure, repair and maintain assets, and enhance our water and wastewater network.
• Commercial best practices in cost control, procurement, and contract management.
• Understanding construction law and procurement processes.
• Professional skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional development support – RICS APC pathway.

We want our employees to care and have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long term.

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in and take accountability.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information effectively.
• Curiosity to learn quickly and work across different teams.

Location:

Sherborne House, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 6SD
. Standard:
Chartered Surveyor. Apprenticeship Level:
6. Apprenticeship Duration: 60 months. Starting Salary: £23,500.

Entry criteria:
This is a Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship). We require all candidates to have 3 A Levels ving requirements: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required. Some sites are remote and not serviced by public transport; please consider this before applying. You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts in the range 7:00–16:30, 7:00–15:00, or 8:00–16:00.

It’s not just a job—you’ll get a career. We offer a range of benefits to reward and recognise great work and to support your development and the environment and community. Perks include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)
• Leading pension scheme – potential to double contribution (up to 15% with 7.5% employee)
• Sharesave – discounted share purchases
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture. We have working groups for LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

Apply now to build an amazing career. Roles close on 16 March e-to-face assessments will run from April to May 2026. Estimated start date:
September 2026.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will need to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We cannot sponsor under the Skilled Worker route for this role; candidates must demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.