Estimating Apprentice

LOUGHTON CONTRACTS PLC

Loughton (IG10 3FL)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 August 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual to support our Fit Out Estimating & Sales team in preparing accurate, cost-effective bids for commercial flooring projects. This is an exciting entry level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-performing environment, working within the construction industry.

Wage

£15,500 a year

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Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

2 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

  • Download and organise relevant tender documents from client portals.
  • Read and interpret tender packages, specifications, and scope documents.
  • Assist Estimators and Sales Managers in measuring quantities from drawings using Callidus software and other tools.
  • Identify and flag any discrepancies or missing information to the team.
  • Request pricing, product data sheets and samples from manufacturers and suppliers for flooring products.
  • Support the preparation of estimates, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of all necessary details.
  • Prioritise tasks based on direction from the Sales and Estimating Team.

Where you'll work

8-9 Loughton Business Centre
5 Langston Road
Loughton
IG10 3FL

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). • Ability to work both independently and within a team. • Good numerical and analytical skills.

About this employer

Loughton Contracts is the UK’s leading commercial flooring contractors, known for delivering high-quality installations across a wide range of sectors including commercial offices, retail, hospitality, and public spaces. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our team is driven, supportive, and passionate about what we do.

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Company benefits

Health scheme, Workplace Pension, Company bonus scheme, Death in service scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for progression into full Estimator roles upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHTON CONTRACTS PLC

Emma Silvio

esilvio@loughtoncontracts.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338784.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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