Apprentice Estimator

Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

**tice Estimator**

Be the best and get the best of both worlds by joining Tilbury Douglas Construction as an apprentice where careers are created, and you will receive a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom learning enabling you to earn whilst you learn

Come join us at Tilbury Douglas Construction, a high performing construction business steeped in history with a bright future where our people make our success enabling us to innovate and remain resilient

In our inclusive culture and forward thinking, we look forward to sharing with you many new and exciting developments, including our journey to Net Zero Carbon, use of Modern Methods of Construction, digital transformation and commitment to long lasting social value.

Visit our website Early Careers section for more information to help you decide if this is the career choice for you: Tilbury Douglas Early Careers

**Overview**

Over a 2-year period (this does not include EPA period), we provide bespoke training for our Estimators of the future along with on-the-job mentoring and learning. When not being fully supported on a site/office you will attend a local college or apprenticeship provider.

**What you’ll be studying**

You will study towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship achieved through a combination of college work and gathering work-based experience and evidence.

**Academic Requirements**
- **Level 3 Construction Support Technician - You will need five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or are expected to achieve these results in your exams in 2023 or have a Level 2 apprenticeship in a construction related discipline?**

**What you can bring**
- Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings (with training)
- Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people
- Ability to work in a multi-functional and dynamic team environment assisting with the smooth running of a variety of projects
- Self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and develop
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
- Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Practical and logical qualities with a methodical way of thinking
- Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills

**What we can offer you**
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**
- **Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship**:

- **To become a fully qualified Estimator**:

- Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager
- Extend your qualifications by undertaking your professional qualifications and becoming chartered with the Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors (RICS).

**Role Summary**

Quantity surveyors assist in the management of costs relating to construction projects to ensure overall financial success of a project. They calculate the amount and cost of materials needed for building work and are responsible for the financial management of a number of sub-contractors (e.g. bricklayers, scaffolders, ground workers etc.) across a construction project and manage the contractual/legal elements of a project.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Participate in the analysis, preparation, and management of all costs, from initial cost assessments through to project completion
- Selection and management of suppliers and sub-contractors
- Become an expert in contracts, financial management and contract law
- Assist with the monthly/quarterly compilation of data to monitor the performance of the project
- To meet with other professionals, clients, customers and others to obtain and provide information relating to land, property or construction
- To undertake costings and/or measurements and/or valuations using data collected from researc