At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Pre-Construction team with tender preparations and cost estimations.
- Company: Family-owned construction company with a rich history and innovative spirit.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience while studying for a Level 4 qualification and future degree.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in construction with real-world learning and mentorship.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, A Levels in relevant subjects.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are looking for an Apprentice Estimator to join our team. The successful applicant will begin studies with a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4, delivered in a classroom one day per week as well as on-the-job learning. On completion, you will move onto study a degree course.
As a family-owned company, we have been proudly providing high-quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.
What You’ll Do
- To undertake a range of specialist and general administrative support tasks for the Pre-Construction team, supporting the team in all Tender preparations, measuring, taking off, pricing, supply chain negotiations and risk management.
- To assist the Estimator in the accurate preparation of the financial element of bids and (where appropriate) to produce estimates on appropriate schemes to the right net cost in a timely manner.
- To work closely with an experienced Estimator learning the processes, systems and methods that form the basis of good Estimating technique.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To assist in the preparation of selected elements of the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan.
- To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure its smooth running.
- To process documents received from a range of sources in line with department standards and requirements.
- To identify and undertake initial investigations into any discrepancies regarding information to be processed, possibly involving document control.
- To collate and extract data from a number of sources in order to produce documents.
- To file documents and keep filing systems up to date so that information can be readily obtained.
- To assist in the data input of selected elements of subcontractor quotations into the estimating software.
- Liaise with specified suppliers to obtain their contractor list and/or quotations.
- Assist the Estimator in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets.
- To assist in producing a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team.
- Any other duties consistent with the role of Trainee Estimator as may be required from time to time.
Training Outcome
Estimator
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Numerical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - 9-4 (A-C)
- Essential - A Level - Relevant Subject - A-C
Course Information
- Course: Construction design and build technician (level 4)
- Level: 4
- Route: Construction and the built environment
- Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 17:00
- Expected Duration: 4 Years
- Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Contact Details:
R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED Recruitment Team
