Apprentice Estimator - Construction

You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in reading blueprints, preparing quotes, and understanding installation processes. If you're detail-oriented, enthusiastic about construction, and ready to build a solid foundation for your future, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Understanding the industry: Apprentices gain knowledge of double glazing products, installation processes, and industry standards.  Cost analysis: research and analyse material, labour, and equipment costs. Software proficiency: be proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite become proficient in using software for estimating, project management, and scheduling.  Bid preparation: assist in preparing bids and tenders, including gathering information and compiling data.  Project monitoring: learn to track project costs and identify potential overruns, contributing to the overall financial management of projects.  Communication: develop communication skills to interact with sales teams, customers, and other stakeholders,.  Record keeping: Maintaining detailed records and organizing work schedules is a key responsibility. 

Specific Tasks:

Data analysis: Analyse company data, exchange rates, and price information.  Quote preparation: prepare and submit quotations for work, including estimating material quantities and labour costs.  Bid support: help with bids for new contracts, collecting data, and preparing required documentation.  Cost monitoring: monitor project costs against forecasts, identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.  Risk assessment: help assess project risks related to material availability, weather, or other factors.  Subcontractor communication: communicate with subcontractors and suppliers, gathering information and ensuring timely deliveries.  Drawing interpretation: learn to interpret technical drawings and plans to accurately measure and calculate material

Training:
The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Construction Support Technician Level 3 The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0960-v1-0

Training Outcome:
Permanent position available on successful completion of the Apprenticeship Possible progression to higher level Apprenticeship and Estimator/Commercial Manager

Employer Description:
At True Window & Glass, we provide a range of double-glazing services and repairs to the trade and public across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and the Midlands. Other glazing services include the repair and installation of energy-efficient window systems and secondary glazing, conservatory installation, bi-folding doors, French and patio doors in uPVC or aluminium for housing, flats, schools and commercial buildings. We also offer bespoke glass items such as painted glass splashbacks and glass shelving, as well as a Trade and Sales counter that can supply double-glazed window units manufactured at our Lincoln HQ. These include slim-line heritage units along with a range of other products and sundries.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

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,Patience