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LOUGHTON CONTRACTS PLC - Estimating Apprentice

Salary: £15,500 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Fri 05 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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LOUGHTON CONTRACTS PLC - Estimating Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual to support our Fit Out Estimating & Sales team in preparing accurate, cost-effective bids for commercial flooring projects. This is an exciting entry level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-performing environment, working within the construction industry.

Annual wage: £15,500 a year
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Training course: Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
39.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 15 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

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

  • Download and organise relevant tender documents from client portals.
  • Read and interpret tender packages, specifications, and scope documents.
  • Assist Estimators and Sales Managers in measuring quantities from drawings using Callidus software and other tools.
  • Identify and flag any discrepancies or missing information to the team.
  • Request pricing, product data sheets and samples from manufacturers and suppliers for flooring products.
  • Support the preparation of estimates, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of all necessary details.
  • Prioritise tasks based on direction from the Sales and Estimating Team.

Where you’ll work

8-9 Loughton Business Centre
5 Langston Road
Loughton
IG10 3FL

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

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). • Ability to work both independently and within a team. • Good numerical and analytical skills.

About this company

Loughton Contracts is the UK’s leading commercial flooring contractors, known for delivering high-quality installations across a wide range of sectors including commercial offices, retail, hospitality, and public spaces. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our team is driven, supportive, and passionate about what we do.

https://www.loughtoncontracts.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Health scheme, Workplace Pension, Company bonus scheme, Death in service scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for progression into full Estimator roles upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHTON CONTRACTS PLC
Emma Silvio
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338784.

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Closes on Friday 05 September 2025

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