Estimator Administrator Apprenticeship

I R C CAROCELLE LTD

WALSALL (WS8 7DG)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 July 2025

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Summary

Estimator Apprenticeship with support to do the day-to-day operations of the Estimating office, develop your essential administrative skills, and work alongside experienced professionals who will help guide your development. This is a fantastic opportunity if you want to work in the construction industry, on the job training with a qualification.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm with an hour lunch. Friday, 8.00am to 2.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 11 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

  • Provide administrative support to the estimating department.
  • Log new tender enquiries and download the information from the enquiry (specifications/drawings etc.).
  • Study the specifications and drawings for specific information required for the roof and wall cladding systems.
  • Take measures from the drawings (Take Off) to calculate areas of cladding required for the quote.
  • Contact supply chain for material quotes on the roof and cladding systems.
  • Assist with producing quotation letterheads and schedules of quantities.
  • Upload tenders to main contractor software.
  • Answer phone calls and respond to emails professionally and promptly.

Where you'll work

MAYBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MAYBROOK ROAD
WALSALL
WS8 7DG

Training

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

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • On the job training, doing the actual job at the job location.
  • Once a month you will be on an online interative workshop with other learners from Juniper training doing the same qualification.
  • Support from your skill coach throughout the apprenticeship.

More training information

On the job training, doing the actual job at the job location.
Once a month you will be on an online interative workshop with other learners from Juniper training doing the same qualification.
Support from your skill coach throughout the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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

Other requirements

- Attention to detail. - Good with numbers. - Interest in the construction industry and becoming an Estimator, progressing to quantity surveying.

About this employer

IRC Carocelle Ltd is a Roofing and Cladding specialist based in the West Midlands. Established in 2004, we have over 25 years of experience in industrial, commercial, retail, and leisure sectors.

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

Company benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays. Early finish on a Friday

After this apprenticeship

  • Estimator.
  • Quantity Surveyor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Angela Gordon

angela.gordon@junipertraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333721.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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