Apprentice Estimator

Fire Integrity Special Projects Ltd

Matlock (DE4 3AR)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2026

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Summary

The apprentice will support the estimating team by reviewing drawings, measuring fire protection works, preparing quotations and cost estimates, liaising with suppliers and clients, and helping ensure tenders are submitted accurately and on time.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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This will be discussed at interview as well as salary.

Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

  • Reviewing tender enquiries, specifications, drawings, fire strategies, and associated documentation to determine project requirements
  • Producing detailed take-offs for passive fire protection works, including intumescent coatings, fire stopping, compartmentation, fire barriers, fire doors, and associated remedial works
  • Preparing accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, access equipment, specialist subcontractors, and associated project costs
  • Measuring structural steel from drawings and schedules to determine intumescent coating requirements
  • Reviewing penetration schedules and fire strategy drawings to quantify fire stopping requirements
  • Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure compliance, technical suitability, and best value
  • Preparing tender submissions, qualifications and clarifications
  • Supporting project handovers to the Operations and Contracts teams following successful tender awards
  • Maintaining awareness of current passive fire protection products, legislation, certification, and market trends
  • Attending internal meetings, client meetings, and site surveys where required

Where you'll work

8-10 Causeway Lane
Matlock
DE4 3AR

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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 C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade B/5 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Detail Oriented
  • Email Etiquette

Other requirements

  • This is a working from the office job and we expect any applicants to understand this

About this employer

We provide clear, practical guidance & innovative solutions, helping tackle complex fire protection challenges efficiently & confidently. With decades of experience, we at Fire Integrity take pride in protecting lives, safeguarding property, and elevating building safety standards across the UK. Our fully accredited team is dependable and reliable, delivering high-value projects with precision and a commitment to excellence. 

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Fire Integrity is a growing company, our recent apprentice has been promoted to assistant and we expect anyone to join us to grow with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Isabelle Torrance

isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048364.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)