Apprentice Estimator

Our business is truly a special part of the Eric Wright Group and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focused, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.

Our business would not be the business it is today without its people; we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Due to a period of growth, we have a new and exciting role for an Apprentice Estimator to join our Estimating team based out of our offices in Preston. Reporting to Managing Estimators, you will assist the team in the preparation and submission of accurate and high-quality tender bids relating to general civil engineering projects. Your duties will include undertaking administrative tasks that support the tender process, while developing skills in commercial awareness, construction technology and supply chain management.

You will play a vital role in assisting with tender bids and primarily the cost estimate aspect of bids: establishing tender documentation, maintaining tender databases, administering subcontract, material and plant enquiries, compiling resulting quotes for analysis and supporting the production of quantity take-offs. This is an exciting time for Eric Wright Civil Engineering, and we want you to be a valued member of the team working on exciting projects and supporting our clients.

• Support the estimating team with the preparation of civil engineering tenders.
• Establish and maintain tender documentation in electronic and hard copy formats.
• Maintain the tender database.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Set up Bills of Quantities into the required format and import into estimating software.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to produce a Bill of Quantities and associated take-off of quantities, when required.
• Raise technical or information‑required queries with the client during the tender process.
• Prepare and issue subcontract, material and plant enquiries.
• Collate and assess quotations received in estimating software.
• General administrative duties including photocopying, collating and binding documents, physical and electronic filing, etc.
• Pursue personal development of your own skills and knowledge, necessary for the effective performance of the Estimating Assistant role.
• Comply with company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.

The ideal candidate will

• Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have clear, concise and strong oral and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate confidently with all members of the construction team.
• Have experience and knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office programs, in particular Excel and Word.
• Recognise submission requirements and compile a logical sequence of actions necessary to achieve deadlines.
• Be able to assess workload and manage allocation of time to ensure all targets and deadlines are met.
• Have a basic understanding of estimating and construction methodology.
• Understand the basic principles of measuring quantities from specification and drawings.
• Be working toward the ability to read and understand technical requirements of the works.
• Be comfortable working in a commercially sensitive environment and understand the necessary confidentiality and data protection issues.

Competitive Salary

Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 days + bank holidays rising with service

Learning and development – we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.

Apprenticeship sponsorship while studying for a relevant qualification

Pension – 6.5% employer…