Below are details of an opportunity from the construction consultancy Thomas Bethune, that may interest some pupils.

Thomson Bethune, a leading Property & Construction Consultancy has been running a Trainee Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Programme for over 30 years. We have assisted many individuals achieve their BSc(Hons) in Quantity Surveying with on the job training and support during their time at University.

Due to the ongoing success of the programme, we once again have pleasure in offering school leavers permanent employment whilst they obtain their QS qualifications at either Edinburgh Napier University or Glasgow Caledonian University, our Higher Education partners.

The benefits of this programme are that students would be paid during their University studies and given relevant, practical experience (on and off-site) in the working environment. They will work alongside other trainees of a similar age and will be involved in some very prestigious large scale new build and refurbishment projects across Scotland. Details of our projects and the range of clients we work with can be found on our website – www.thomsonbethune.co.uk.

The successful applicant will be offered a job in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office and will attend University in line with the curriculum. They will also be entitled to our company pension scheme and other company benefits.

On completion of their Quantity Surveying degree, we will support them towards their Professional Examination to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

If you would like further information or alternatively if you would like to apply for our Trainee Programme please contact us at careers@thomsonbethune.co.uk.