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United Infrastructure - Apprentice Estimator (Higher Apprentice)

Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 39
Closing Date: Sun 31 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
United Infrastructure - Apprentice Estimator (Higher Apprentice)

Summary

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.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours
Monday - Friday, office hours (TBC).
39.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 03 August 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 2

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

This is an exciting time to join United Infrastructure on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our Social Infrastructure business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. 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 distribute 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

Where you'll work

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 surveying technician (level 4)

Your training plan

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 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English & Maths (grade 4-9/C-A* or equivalent)
  • A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE etc (grade 104)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

You will need a driving licence for this role, or be actively working towards obtaining one. 

About this company

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.  

https://unitedinfrastructure.com/ (opens in new tab)

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

Upon successful completion of the L4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician, you will progress to the L6 Construction Quantity Surveying (Degree) Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

United Infrastructure
Rebecca Harrison
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030472.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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