Apprentice Estimator
R G CARTER SOUTHERN LIMITED
Suffolk (IP3 9UH)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 6 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 March 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice Estimator to join our team. The successful applicant will begin studies with a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4. Delivered in a classroom one day per week as well as on the job learning. On completion you will move onto study a degree course.
- Wage
-
£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
-
Full time. Monday to Friday, 08.15 - 17.00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
-
Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
-
4 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
To undertake a range of specialist and general administrative support tasks for the Pre-Construction team, supporting the team in all Tender preparations, measuring, taking off, pricing, supply chain negotiations and risk management.
To assist the Estimator in the accurate preparation of the financial element of bids and (where appropriate) to produce estimates on appropriate schemes to the right net cost in a timely manner. To work closely with an experienced Estimator learning the processes, systems and methods that form the basis of good Estimating technique.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To assist in the preparation of selected elements of the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan
- To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure its smooth running
- To process documents received from a range of sources in line with department standards and requirements
- To identify and undertake initial investigations into any discrepancies regarding information to be processed, possibly involving document control
- To collate and extract data from a number of sources in order to produce documents
- To file documents and keep filing systems up to date so that information can be readily obtained
- To assist in the data input of selected elements of subcontractor quotations into the estimating software
- Liaise with specified suppliers to obtain their contractor list and / or quotations
- Assist the Estimator in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets
- To assist in producing, a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team
Any other duties consistent with the role of Trainee Estimator as may be required from time to time.
Where you'll work
Drayton House
Belfry Road Ransomes Europark
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9UH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Training course
Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- S1 Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
- S2 Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
- S3 Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- S4 Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
- S5 Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
- S6 Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
- S7 Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
- S8 Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
- S9 Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
- S10 Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
- S11 Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.
Training schedule
- One day a week at College
- On the job training
- Earn as you learn
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
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
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.
https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- On-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Earn while you learn
After this apprenticeship
Estimator.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020241.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Monday 6 April 2026 at 11:59pm)