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.
Training course: Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 17:00.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
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
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.
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
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Your training course
Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Your training plan
- One day a week at College
- On the job training
- Earn as you learn
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade 9-4 (A-C))
- Relevant Subject (grade A-C)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
About this company
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.
https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- On-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Earn while you learn
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041111.
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Closes on Saturday 15 August 2026