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Office Administration and Estimating Assistant Apprentice C R REYNOLDS LTD

An excellent opportunity has become available working for an ambitious and growing civil engineering/construction company, working alongside a professional and enthusiastic team of estimators who will support you through your apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 05 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 09:00am - 05:00pm

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000075707

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Ensuring all updates to live tenders are downloaded, logged and completion of all tender documentation, prior to submission.
  • Creating hard copy files for each live tender & contract folders for subsequent contracts awarded.
  • Printing out scale drawings and tender documents.
  • Undertake quantity take-offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings.
  • Produce Bills of Quantities to the appropriate Method of Measurement in Microsoft Excel format.
  • Building up quotations for submission to the Client.
  • Assist the bid submission team in the preparation of tender submissions.
  • Liaise with Supply chain Team to provide subcontractor and material allowances within tenders.
  • Researching materials, equipment, and labour costs.
  • Research plant and utilising pre-approved supply chain members and other media.
  • Sending out tender subcontract and materials enquiries, chasing up responses and print out of hard copies.
  • Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors, checking they are complete and accurate within the time scale provided.
  • Assist in estimating materials take-offs, with guidance from Senior Estimator.
  • Answering sales enquiries.
  • Maintain appropriate supplier / subcontractor databases.
  • Prepare commercial documents/site files for handover to QS/Contracts Manager.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the successful applicant will achieve the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. There is no designated day release for this course, but the successful applicant will be invited to attend the college as and when required. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for full-time employment with the employer. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

Founded by Chris Reynolds, our Chairman, we are a privately owned and run organisation that has been working throughout the UK in the Civil Engineering and Construction industry for over 40 years. We have grown from a small contractor into a well-respected and highly regarded main contractor with experience in a wide range of civil engineering projects. Our growth has been driven mainly by the services we have offered to the Public Sector, particularly in the construction and maintenance of highways, roads and bridges and our work within the rail sector. We have been involved in partnered framework agreements with several local authorities and typically turnover between £10 million and £20 million per year, on contract works ranging in value from £10k to £7.5 million.

Employer

C R REYNOLDS LTD

Address

REDCLIFF COURT

REDCLIFF ROAD

HESSLE

HU13 0EY

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Training

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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