Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our almost 25,000 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Our award-winning Buildings Advisory unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson International Ltd) specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services. On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years. The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

We are now looking for a Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyors to join our Buildings team in Glasgow this coming September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our 2026 Graduate Programme at Egis. We believe the key to our continued growth and success is the nurturing of enthusiastic, ambitious graduates who are excited by the unique challenges we tackle across our organisation and want to join us in making a positive impact across the globe.

Job Description

As a Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will undertake a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying and have the ambition to work hard, learn and succeed in a dynamic professional environment. The company will invest in developing you into a commercial professional, capable of undertaking a cost management role on construction projects. Significant time, care and attention will be given to you by our senior management team throughout your training.

You will be an integral part of the team and business, and your approach will represent Egis' company values. You will establish strong, supportive, professional relationships with colleagues, clients and the wider project teams built on mutual respect, trust and integrity all whilst contributing to our strategic business growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Project work:

• Undertake a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed including but not limited to;

a) Cost planning and estimation including life cycle costing, value management and engineering

b) Preparation of tender and contract documents including compiling bills of quantities.

c) Administer contracts.

d) Post contract cost management

• Administer all project work in line with Egis policies, practices and procedures.
• Representing Egis in the marketplace.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all tasks and project requirements and making every effort to assist with maintaining projects on time and on budget.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place, both internally and externally to support effective project delivery.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the client, seeking and listening to the clients requirements and acting on them accordingly.

General duties:

• Generally representing Egis in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting as appropriate to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.
• Network and support business development objectives.
• Build upon and maintain culture.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities.
• Comply with all Egis policies and procedures, including the use of the Document Management System.

Delivering an excellent client experience:

You will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing Egis, under senior direction, at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to Egis at all such meetings.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with colleagues, clients and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.

Qualifications

You will need to meet the standard entry requirements of the University degree course, e.g a minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBCC (including Maths) plus Nat 5 English at B. 

Alternatively, you will have either:

• A Foundation Apprenticeship in a related discipline plus suitable academic qualifications
• A Modern Apprenticeship or college qualification in in a related discipline 
• Sufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis

Other key skills / knowledge / attributes:

• Attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Adaptable
• An interest in the built environment and construction industry.
• Able to demonstrate basic IT skills with Microsoft word and excel knowledge being essential.
• Demonstrate a degree of flexibility and willingness to work alongside colleagues to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to continual learning and development.
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Pro-active and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Confident and assertive where required.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A good role model for other members of the team.
• Be a team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to, and respected.