Junior Estimator Apprenticeship

AMD Electrical Ltd

Witham (CM8 3YP)

Closes in 22 days (Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 April 2026

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Summary

Join AMD Electrical as a Junior Estimator Apprentice and work towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician qualification. Learn to prepare estimates, review drawings, carry out take-offs, and support project handovers including O&M manuals, while gaining hands-on industry experience.

Wage

£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£18,000 to £24,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability of the candidate

Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

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

  • Assist with preparing electrical estimates, quotations, and tender submissions
  • Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings
  • Use AutoCAD to review drawings and identify key project details
  • Support the preparation of bills of quantities and pricing schedules
  • Request and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
  • Assist in identifying project scope, risks, and exclusions
  • Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation
  • Support the handover of successful projects to delivery teams
  • Assist in compiling O&M manuals for completed projects
  • Gather documentation such as datasheets, certificates, warranties, and as-built drawings
  • Help ensure manuals are complete and meet client and project requirements
  • Carry out general administrative duties related to estimating and pre-construction

Where you'll work

Unit 6
Taber Place, Crittall Road
Witham
CM8 3YP

Training

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

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP 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

  • Phase 1: Induction & Foundations (Months 0–3)
    Objective: Build basic understanding of the company, construction industry, and core skills
  • Phase 2: Core Estimating Skills (Months 3–9)
    Objective: Develop fundamental estimating and technical skills
  • Phase 3: Developing Commercial Awareness (Months 9–15)
    Objective: Build confidence in pricing and tender processes
  • Phase 4: Project Handover & O&M Manuals (Months 12–18)
    Objective: Understand project completion and documentation processes
  • Phase 5: Consolidation & End Point Assessment (Months 18–24)
    Objective: Prepare for independent working and final assessment

More training information

Off-the-Job Training (Minimum 20%)

Delivered via training provider (day release or block learning):

  • Construction technology
  • Measurement and estimating
  • Commercial awareness
  • Project documentation
  • Communication and teamwork

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Established by Tony Davis and Rob Large in 2002, AMD Electrical has become one of the leading electrical contractors in Essex. Proud to have been part of thousands of projects spanning the whole of the South East, London and beyond, our reputation for exceptional service delivery alongside high-quality workmanship, has resulted in our continued growth and success.

We are proud that the majority of our work is achieved through recommendation, highlighting our commitment to quality on every project, regardless of its size or sector. Our raft of accreditations and certifications evidences our dedication to health, safety, security and quality in everything we do.

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

Company benefits

  • Pension 
  • Holiday Entitlement (28 days inc. bank holidays) increasing with service years
  • On-site parking 

After this apprenticeship

  • 0-2 years: Junior Estimator
  • 2-5 years: Electrical Estimator
  • 5-10 years: Senior Estimator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AMD Electrical Ltd

Caroline Large

admin@amdelectrical.co.uk

01376507810

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024969.

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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:59pm)