Apprentice Estimator

Summary

Neville Special Projects is a main contractor that focuses on commercial and public sector works, providing refurbishment, new build services and maintenance for clients across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire with contract size in excess of £12m

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Competitive salary

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

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

Assist with Cost Estimation: Support senior estimators in compiling accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including labour, materials, equipment, and overhead costs
Review Project Plans and Specifications: Analyse project plans, and specifications to understand the scope of work and identify cost implications
Prepare Take-offs: Learn how to perform quantity take-offs, identify material requirements, and determine labour hours for various construction tasks
Data Entry and Documentation: Input data into estimating software and assist in maintaining accurate records of project cost breakdowns, change orders, and other related documents
Supplier and Subcontractor Liaison: Assist in gathering quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and learn to evaluate pricing for different services and materials
Assist in Bid Preparation: Help prepare detailed estimates for tender submissions, ensuring all costs are accounted for and competitive pricing is achieved
Cost Analysis and Reporting: Support the analysis of historical cost data to identify trends and ensure accurate future project estimates
Site Visits: Attend project sites with senior estimators to understand site conditions and verify project requirements
Professional Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to build estimating knowledge and construction industry expertise

Where you'll work

311
Marsh Road
Leagrave
Luton
LU3 2RZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Your training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

Your training plan

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Westminster University
Travel by train will be reimbursed

More training information

Weekly day release at Westminster University

Requirements

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
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

As a business we have been taking apprentices since 1881 and offer opportunities for young people to start a lifelong career within the construction and joinery industries. Many of our existing workforce have studied with us as apprentices or trainees and have progressed to senior positions within the group.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential of the offer of a full time role as an Estimator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEVILLE SPECIAL PROJECTS LTD

Krystal Bailey

Kbailey@nevillesupport.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326903.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025

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