Apprentice Sales Engineer in Swinton

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work.

We are excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship program. If you’re looking to start your career, Hall & Kay is the perfect professional home. At Hall & Kay and JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best.

Summary of Role

You will work within the main contracts sales and estimating team and will work alongside the Sales/Proposals manager. You will be working on new large projects such as office/commercial developments, infrastructure and data centres. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will work with various members of the team being shown how to develop technical solutions for our customers, develop tender estimates and how to generate tender submissions.

What you will be doing:

• Reviewing and responding to enquiries sent allocated to you including updating our CRM system Goldvision.
• Reviewing and developing technical specifications and begin developing the proposal based on customer deadlines.
• Reviewing customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce an accurate quotation.
• Liaising with the design engineers, project management team and leadership to gain technical input into the quotation.
• Analysing level of risk associated with financial, technical elements of the project.
• Producing and submitting quotations to customers/clients.
• Progressing submitted quotations to obtain client feedback & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt.
• Professionally interacting with our customers either through email, telephone or site visits to further client satisfaction & increase sales opportunities.

Desired Skills, Qualities, and Experience (all essential):

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A grade 5 in Maths is required for this role.
• A creative approach with the ability to maintain and develop positive customer relationships.
• Competent numerical skills.
• Organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and efficiency.
• Proven IT skills with experience of MS office packages (essential) and aptitude to learn Autocad or Autocad view products.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously as well as an effective team player in a close knit and highly successful team.
• With training, develop the confidence to present proposals to clients face to face or remote (essential).
• There is a minimum age requirement of 18 years old.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.

What you can expect in return:

• Competitive Salary
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)

About the apprenticeship:

You will be studying towards a Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Trafford College, WA14 5PQ. When not studying, you will work alongside our experienced Engineers delivering a real project engineering role. You may be expected to travel to different sites within a geographical region. You will need to manage your time and commitments well to ensure that you are able to complete your assignments whilst delivering a highly valued role.

In addition to developing your core skills, you will be expected to support and carry out additional activities across our projects and service delivery. This may include project site assessments, supporting project documentation, assisting with technical surveys, and contributing to project planning and coordination activities. These responsibilities will provide valuable hands-on experience across the full spectrum of project delivery while contributing to overall project success and will complement your technical development as you progress through the apprenticeship program.

Important Information:

• GRADES: You will be required to provide your GCSE Grades prior to selection for the Assessment Centre & Interview.
• The assessment centre for this programme will take place on Thursday 16th July.
• Role Start Date: September 2026.
• Note: You may be required to complete a DBS check, at either basic or enhanced level, depending on the location you will be working in.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritises mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL:

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.