Graduate Apprenticeship

Location: Inverness (with travel across Moray, the Highlands and Islands)

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons) Built Environment – Quantity Surveying (Robert Gordon University)

Earn. Learn. Build Your Future.

Looking for an alternative to full-time university? As a Quantity Surveying Graduate Apprentice at KLM Partnership, you’ll earn a competitive salary from day one while studying towards a fully funded degree with Robert Gordon University.

Over four years, you will gain practical experience working on real construction projects across the Highlands and Islands, supported by experienced mentors who are invested in your success. You will develop the technical, commercial and professional skills needed to build a rewarding career in Quantity Surveying and work towards professional chartership.

At KLM Partnership, we believe great projects start with great people. We are passionate about shaping the built environment responsibly, creating social value, and supporting sustainable development throughout the communities we serve.

If you are curious, organised, enjoy solving problems and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Professional development towards chartership
• Real project experience across a variety of sectors
• Competitive salary from day one
• Fully funded BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree through Robert Gordon University
• Dedicated mentor and structured development programme
• Time away from work to support your studies
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

What You’ll Be Doing

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and gain practical experience in:

• Cost control and reporting
• Project and financial management
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Cost planning and estimating
• Construction law and procurement
• Construction health and safety
• Contract practice and project delivery

You will learn how commercial decisions influence project success and develop the skills needed to help deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Is eager to learn and develop professionally
• Enjoys solving problems and thinking critically
• Has strong numeracy and communication skills
• Can build positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Is willing to travel across the Highlands and Islands

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine interest in the built environment.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• Permanent right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
• SQA Highers at BBBC (or equivalent)
• National 5 passes in English and Mathematics
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to travel requirements.

Your Cover Letter Should Tell Us

• Why you’re interested in Quantity Surveying
• Why you’d like to work at KLM Partnership
• The skills and qualities you’ll bring to the role

Please keep your cover letter to no more than one side of A4.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• One paid volunteering day each year
• 27 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays
• Competitive starting salary
• Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

At KLM Partnership, you will be valued, supported and encouraged from day one. You will work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals and have every opportunity to build a successful long-term career.

Please also complete and submit this Application Form with your covering letter.  Completed Applications should be emailed to billhamilton@klmp.co.uk