Apprentice Estimator

## Apprentice Estimator Apply locations:
Social Infrastructure Dartfordtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100416

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

* Our company is split into two business areas:
* ** Utility Infrastructure** –     Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

** Social Infrastructure** -     Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:
* Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
* Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
** Job Description
** Our Social Infrastructure business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the Estimating team who calculate how much construction projects will cost, taking into account labour, material and equipment requirements. They will negotiate with suppliers and gain quotes from subcontractors and use this information to compile detailed cost proposals.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the preparation, production, distribution and analysis of subcontractor/supplier/consultant enquiries and returns, ensuring all appropriate information is included and reviewed.
* Sending tender enquiries to supply chain partners in a timely manner.
* Undertaking and assisting with the comparisons of supply chain quotations.
* Preparing accurate take-offs from bid drawings.
* Assisting with compiling and presenting statistical data for pricing/bid analysis.
* Assisting with site measurements for different trade packages.
* Assisting the Estimator in the construction of accurate, competitive and timely bid submissions.
* Developing understanding and application of the use of company systems including Conquest Estimating/take-off software packages.
* Filing and distribute documents and drawings.
* Assisting with the preparation of Tender Summary documents.
* Learning and understanding the tender process from initial enquiry to handover.
* Assisting with administrative functions of the Estimating department.
* Developing understanding of construction methods and materials and their application.

As an Apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto
** the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship**, which will be delivered by one of our…