Pre-construction apprentice
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Company: WINVIC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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Location: Northampton, NN3 6PZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000028245
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.
Brief Description
Winvic Construction Ltd is recruiting for a Pre-Construction Trainee to work in their Head Office in Northampton. This is an office-based role assisting with all aspects of the pre-construction stage, working on Cost Plans & Tenders for the multi-room side of the business for build-to-rent, student accommodation, and hotel projects.
Future Prospects
The progression is to work towards a Pre-Construction Assistant taking on additional responsiblity and further qualifications if desired.
Vacancy Detail
Bid Strategy & Submission
- Assist in the review of the tender documents for missing information and request as necessary.
- Assist in the review and preparation of tender/cost plan submission deliverables.
- Assist in the preparation of the cost plan/tender launch.
- Assist in the preparation of the Tender Action Tracker and review throughout the tender period.
- Coordinate distribution (to internal team and any relevant consultants) of any Tender Addendums received during the tender period. (In conjunction with Estimator)
Technical
- Technical Scope – assist in review of cost plan/tender information received and undertake a ‘sense check’ of design, highlighting any areas of concern.
- Assist in ensuring that there is sufficient information to price the cost plan/tender.
- Assist in the preparation/issue of RFI’s to client/consultants as required and maintain the RFI Register.
- Assist in the preparation of Information Release Schedules to Employer/Consultants.
- Learn about alternative construction methods and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
- Assist with BIM requirements review.
- Support development of net-zero carbon strategies.
- CDM – assist in undertaking a review of CDM information and clarify accordingly.
Commercial
- Appointments – assist in the preparation and issuing of draft Design Responsibility Matrix, Scope of Services to Consultants and fee proposals.
- Review Consultant’s Scope/quotations.
- Learn to identify and investigate potential Value Engineering opportunities.
- Assist in reviewing the design for Risk and Opportunities and preparation of Tender Risk & Opportunity Register.
- Assist in reviewing and compiling enquiries to be sent to the supply chain.
- Help evaluate returned quotations from supply chain partners.
Learning & Development
- Attend training sessions and workshops as part of the apprenticeship program.
- Participate in site visits to gain a practical understanding of construction activities.
- Attend pre-qualification, mid-tender, and post-tender interviews as observer.
- Support cross-departmental collaboration to gain a wider understanding of the business.
- Work towards relevant industry qualifications through day release training.