Apprentice Estimator

COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED

Gateshead (NE8 3AD)

Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026

Posted on 30 July 2026

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Summary

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. With a view to permanent employment.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Process tender arrivals and log enquiries
  • Review and assess tenders, ensuring all tender documents are received and correct
  • Assess projects in conjunction with the Estimating Manager and
  • Technical Team prior to undertaking project assessments
  • Calculate and prepare quantities in conjunction with the Estimating Manager
  • Obtain quotations for materials and build relationships with existing and new supply chain partners
  • Compile quotation letters, bills of quantities and other items required by the client
  • Once the tender is completed, incorporate all relevant details.
  • Liaise with the client on an on-going basis to determine progress of quotation
  • Make quotation amendments where applicable from the client or the relevant teams
  • Maintain sound and cooperative working relationships with clients
  • Liaise with internal project management, purchasing, technical, finance and production teams on a required basis
  • Utilise Job Logic system and log appropriate information
  • The post holder will also undertake any other duties as required

Where you'll work

Hawks Road
Gateshead
NE8 3AD

Training

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

Training provider

C2C GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
  • Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
  • Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
  • Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
  • Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
  • Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
  • Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

Training schedule

Virtual Classroom sessions once every 2 weeks.

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

Must be able to commute to Gateshead.

About this employer

Established in 2000, CMS is a privately owned national market leader in Facilities Maintenance. With Engineering hubs located throughout the UK, a team of over 300 staff members, CMS offers a range of integrated services, including reactive and planned Gas, Heating, Plumbing, Air-Conditioning, Electrical, Renewables and Catering Services. Awarded as one of the Top 20 fastest growing companies by the Journal's Fastest 50 companies in 2020, CMS continue to grow at pace.

http://www.cmsltd.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension Private Healthcare 33 days annual leave ( inc bank holidays).

After this apprenticeship

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

Progression to a fully qualified estimator with a view to a permanent role. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED

Geoff Barrass

geoff.barrass@cmsltd.uk.net

07940957511

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045551.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026