Neville Special Projects is a main contractor that focuses on commercial and public sector works, providing refurbishment, new build services and maintenance for clients across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire with contract size in excess of £12m
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Assist with Cost Estimation: Support senior estimators in compiling accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including labour, materials, equipment, and overhead costs
Review Project Plans and Specifications: Analyse project plans, and specifications to understand the scope of work and identify cost implications
Prepare Take-offs: Learn how to perform quantity take-offs, identify material requirements, and determine labour hours for various construction tasks
Data Entry and Documentation: Input data into estimating software and assist in maintaining accurate records of project cost breakdowns, change orders, and other related documents
Supplier and Subcontractor Liaison: Assist in gathering quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and learn to evaluate pricing for different services and materials
Assist in Bid Preparation: Help prepare detailed estimates for tender submissions, ensuring all costs are accounted for and competitive pricing is achieved
Cost Analysis and Reporting: Support the analysis of historical cost data to identify trends and ensure accurate future project estimates
Site Visits: Attend project sites with senior estimators to understand site conditions and verify project requirements
Professional Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to build estimating knowledge and construction industry expertise
Where you’ll work
311 Marsh Road Leagrave Luton LU3 2RZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Your training course
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Your training plan
Construction quantity surveyor (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Westminster University
Travel by train will be reimbursed
Requirements
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
About this company
As a business we have been taking apprentices since 1881 and offer opportunities for young people to start a lifelong career within the construction and joinery industries. Many of our existing workforce have studied with us as apprentices or trainees and have progressed to senior positions within the group.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Potential of the offer of a full time role as an Estimator
