Apprentice Estimator

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

We are looking for an Apprentice to join the Estimating team who calculate how much construction projects will cost, taking into account labour, material and equipment requirements. They will negotiate with suppliers and gain quotes from subcontractors and use this information to compile detailed cost proposals.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation, production, distribution and analysis of subcontractor/supplier/consultant enquiries and returns, ensuring all appropriate information is included and reviewed.
• Sending tender enquiries to supply chain partners in a timely manner.
• Undertaking and assisting with the comparisons of supply chain quotations.
• Preparing accurate take-offs from bid drawings.
• Assisting with compiling and presenting statistical data for pricing/bid analysis.
• Assisting with site measurements for different trade packages.
• Assisting the Estimator in the construction of accurate, competitive and timely bid submissions.
• Developing understanding and application of the use of company systems including Conquest Estimating/take-off software packages.
• Filing and distributing documents and drawings.
• Assisting with the preparation of Tender Summary documents.
• Learning and understanding the tender process from initial enquiry to handover.
• Assisting with administrative functions of the Estimating department.
• Developing understanding of construction methods and materials and their application.

As an Apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, which will be delivered by one of our training partners. You will be given dedicated time each week to study towards your qualification, this could be delivered remotely or day release, but you will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, and will automatically qualify for TechCIOB-L4 professional accreditation. You will also be supported to progress to the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have achieved, or be predicted to achieve in Summer 2026:

• A level 3 qualification such as A Levels, T Level, or equivalent, with a minimum equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics.
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills.
• Driving licence, or be working towards achieving this.

You should also be available to start full-time work in September 2026 and have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Please note, as this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.