Junior Estimator Apprenticeship
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Company: AMD Electrical Ltd
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Location: Witham, CM8 3YP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000024969
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Application Deadline Date: 07/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Brief Description
Join AMD Electrical as a Junior Estimator Apprentice and work towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician qualification. Learn to prepare estimates, review drawings, carry out take-offs, and support project handovers including O&M manuals, while gaining hands-on industry experience.
Training to be Provided
- Phase 1: Induction & Foundations (Months 0–3)
Objective: Build basic understanding of the company, construction industry, and core skills - Phase 2: Core Estimating Skills (Months 3–9)
Objective: Develop fundamental estimating and technical skills - Phase 3: Developing Commercial Awareness (Months 9–15)
Objective: Build confidence in pricing and tender processes - Phase 4: Project Handover & O&M Manuals (Months 12–18)
Objective: Understand project completion and documentation processes - Phase 5: Consolidation & End Point Assessment (Months 18–24)
Objective: Prepare for independent working and final assessment
Future Prospects
- 0-2 years: Junior Estimator
- 2-5 years: Electrical Estimator
- 5-10 years: Senior Estimator
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with preparing electrical estimates, quotations, and tender submissions
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings
- Use AutoCAD to review drawings and identify key project details
- Support the preparation of bills of quantities and pricing schedules
- Request and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
- Assist in identifying project scope, risks, and exclusions
- Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation
- Support the handover of successful projects to delivery teams
- Assist in compiling O&M manuals for completed projects
- Gather documentation such as datasheets, certificates, warranties, and as-built drawings
- Help ensure manuals are complete and meet client and project requirements
- Carry out general administrative duties related to estimating and pre-construction