Estimating Apprentice

The main day-to-day roles of the Assistant Estimator is listed below:

Helping the Estimating Team in their day-to-day duties’ whist reporting to the Estimating Manager/Director. Collating tender documents suitable for each trade to establish the project enquiries, including organising the information to be sent out to the agreed subcontractor supply chain. Carrying out diligent measurement in accordance with the standard method of measurement 7 and formatting into a bills of quantities. Assisting with initial pricing of small works packages, overseen and validated by senior members of the estimating team. Reviewing and recording tender documents sent from our clients and their consultants. Working with the estimating software system Conquest (Full training will be provided). This software is used to calculate the nett cost of all construction projects bid within McLaren Construction’s Estimating department. Making phone calls to supply chain to notify them of upcoming projects, to obtain progress updates and to ensure estimators receive a reasonable return of quotations. Obtaining supply quotations for certain materials. Answering telephone calls for the department. Preparation of internal documents for tender settlement meetings chaired by the Estimating Manager/Director or Project Lead. Prepare and record meeting minutes. Accompany Estimators to site visits for tender projects and live projects as and when required.

Training:

Four days a week office-based, one day a week at university.

Training Outcome:
Trainee Estimator. Assistant Estimator. Estimator. Senior Estimator. Estimating Manager. Estimating Director.

Employer Description:
Our group of companies operates in construction, property, development and investment in the UK and UAE, offering integration of these services to meet customer needs. We apply sector-leading expertise in sustainability and digital construction for both the public and private sectors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative