Apprentice Estimator Level 3

Overview

About The Role We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Would you prefer to learn by ‘doing’ with a support network around you and access to a development programme that will give you the skills and confidence to become anything you want to be, all whilst taking home a salary?

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that’ then #BEBalfour Beatty and we can build the future together.

BE a Visionary and join our Apprentice Early Career development programme.

What you’ll be doing

As a Level 3 Apprentice Estimator, your job is like working out the shopping list and price tag for what it takes to make buildings work. You’ll learn how to read simple plans and digital drawings (like CAD/BIM), measure what’s needed, and help turn that into clear costs for materials, labour, and transport.

Day to day you’ll compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to find best value, build your understanding of building services systems (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, and electrics), and use tools such as Excel, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD to keep tidy cost summaries and tender logs. You’ll also get out on site to gather information and chat with project managers, clients, and technical teams, while learning how we check risks and meet regulations.

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Building services engineering technician Apprenticeship.

• For our Level 3 Apprenticeship, you’ll need 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades.
• This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialized roles to help you build expertise.
• Based at our Warrington office you will travel across the North West to visit various project sites so driving licence would be preferred.

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll receive structured training and support from day one, and a formal qualification. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job—it's a pathway to a promising future.