Business Administrator/Estimator apprentice
PIPETECH PROJECTS LIMITED
BASILDON (SS14 3BN)
Closes in 6 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 May 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a Business Admin/Estimator apprentice to support our Estimating and Commercial team, where we will provide all the necessary training and support.
We are a specialist pipework contractor and undertake projects across a range of sectors, ie. Commercial Developments, Healthcare, Education, Transport and Residential.
- Wage
-
£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. One hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 7 September 2026
- 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
- Liaise with the preconstruction manager, commercial and operations team to assist in taking a project from tender stage to contract
- Logging tenders on ensuring that specification and programme information is noted
- Ensure all the latest relevant documentation including drawings, specifications and scope is downloaded from client web portals, saved to the project folder electronically and printed relevant documents as required
- Creating drawing registers specifically to the project
- Produce working folders for estimators and ensure the filing sytem is up to date
- To develop an understanding of the different pipework systems within the process and construction industry
- Assist estimators with take-off and measures from drawings using estimating software
- Assist with updating and maintaining companies estimating software database
- Assist with gaining quotes for materials from suppiers and filling accordingly
- Assist with preparing quotations for projects
- Assist with company's social media postings
Where you'll work
PIPETECH HOUSE
8 BENTALLS BUSINESS PARK
BENTALLS
BASILDON
SS14 3BN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 (or A*-C) or FS Level 2)
- Maths (grade 9-4 (or A*-C) or FS Level 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic
- Interest in Engineering
- Interest in Construction
- Good presentation
- Good IT skills
Other requirements
- Due to location of premises, candidates must be able to drive
About this employer
Pipetech Group are a Specialist Mechanical Pipwork and Public Health Contractor within the building services, energy, process and manufacturing industries, ideally placed to operate competitively throughout London and the South East of England.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to progress within the team as an Apprentice Estimator or within other areas of the business including Pre-Construction engineering, Operations or Commercial
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Sarah Clayton
sarah.clayton@ncclondon.ac.uk
01708 462 887
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031981.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)