Apprentice Estimator

To assist the Estimator in the accurate preparation of the financial element of bids and (where appropriate) to produce estimates on appropriate schemes to the right net cost in a timely manner. To work closely with an experienced Estimator learning the processes, systems and methods that form the basis of good Estimating technique.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To assist in the preparation of selected elements of the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan


• To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure its smooth running


• To process documents received from a range of sources in line with department standards and requirements


• To identify and undertake initial investigations into any discrepancies regarding information to be processed, possibly involving document control


• To collate and extract data from a number of sources in order to produce documents


• To file documents and keep filing systems up to date so that information can be readily obtained


• To assist in the data input of selected elements of subcontractor quotations into the estimating software


• Liaise with specified suppliers to obtain their contractor list and / or quotations


• Assist the Estimator in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets


• To assist in producing, a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team


• Any other duties consistent with the role of Trainee Estimator as may be required from time to time