Apprentice Estimator Level 4

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working? At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You’ll be joining our Highways Division as an Apprentice Estimator, where you will develop the technical, commercial and analytical skills required to become a professional estimator.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with tender preparation by coordinating documentation, drawings, and specifications, and supporting cost planning and estimating.
• Support quantity take-offs, build-ups of labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs, and maintain estimating databases and pricing models.
• Gather and analyse operational and financial data from live contracts, contributing to benchmarking and pricing strategies.
• Support market testing, inflation forecasting, supply chain analysis, and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Participate in bid kick-off meetings, tender reviews, and the production of pricing reports and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with bid, estimating, engineering and operational teams throughout the tender process and help hand over contracts to delivery teams.
• Attend site visits to understand construction methods, risk management, and operational project delivery across highways, street lighting, and infrastructure works.
• Develop a thorough understanding of contract requirements, client objectives, and industry standards.
• Complete all apprenticeship modules, maintain development records, and seek opportunities to enhance technical, commercial, and digital skills while working towards professional membership.

What you’ll bring:

• Achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4/ C or above including Maths, English and Science or Design and Technology.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and open to learning industry-standard estimating and surveying tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Organised, with strong time management skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Genuine interest in the construction, infrastructure, or utilities sector.
• Self-motivated, proactive in pursuing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Valid UK/EU driving licence is desirable.

Alongside your apprenticeship, our structured development programme provides opportunities to build skills, gain valuable experience and grow your confidence. You'll tackle meaningful challenges, expand your capabilities and benefit from a supportive community committed to your success.

As an M Group Apprentice, you can look forward to:

• Tailored development experiences including three face-to-face workshops, two virtual learning sessions and a dedicated team-building event, all designed to enhance your confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills while connecting you with colleagues from across the business.
• Access to M Group Futures, our apprentice and graduate-led network, where you can share ideas, collaborate with peers and get involved in impactful projects that help shape the future of our business.
• A strong support network from our Early Careers team and colleagues across M Group, providing guidance, encouragement and practical support throughout your apprenticeship journey.
• Opportunities to become a STEM Ambassador, helping to inspire future talent while supporting our social value commitments and making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Professional development support, with access to advice, resources and guidance to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career goals.

What’s in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.

About us: We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.