Apprentice Estimator - Construction

TRUE WINDOW & GLASS CENTRE LTD

Lincoln (LN4 2HA)

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

Posted on 15 May 2025

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Summary

Join our dynamic and growing team as an Apprentice Estimator in the exciting field of construction! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to kick-start their career in the construction industry, learning the ropes of cost estimation, materials planning, and project coordination.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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

Where you'll work

Station Yard
Dunston
Lincoln
LN4 2HA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Your training plan

  • 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Own transport would be desirable as employer is not on a public transport route

About this company

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.

https://www.twguk.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522 876284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320916.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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