Apprentice Estimator

About this opportunity

This apprenticeship, designed to equip you for a career as an estimator, is primarily office-based at their site in Didsbury and will include extensive bid/estimating work on projects for mechanical and electrical services.

Tasks will include:
•Electronic management of drawings and specifications on bids to provide a measure for the project, including sending enquires out to suppliers and subcontractors in the supply chain
•Data input into specialist estimating software and producing reports and proposals
•Attending and contributing to bid team kick off and settlement meetings
•Towards the latter part of the apprenticeship, you will be managing your own sections on bids and will have a wide range of transferrable computer and technical skills. You will also possess the knowledge and confidence to deliver these to deadlines as part of the estimating bid team.
•As part of the apprenticeship, you will also work across different departments within Bouygues Energies and Services’ contracting division to get a clear understanding of the business.

What you could go on to do:
High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to progress to further study/job-related training following the apprenticeship. You will also have access to a range of development opportunities, including accredited training courses, mentoring, quarterly apprentice forums and an annual apprentice residential event.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
Bouygues Energies and Services are located in Didsbury, a 5 minute walk from Withington Metrolink and easily accessible from Manchester city centre. Their modern offices have free parking for staff.

What you should have to apply

Grade B/6 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English language, maths and a science based subject, plus two other subjects at grade C/4 or above.

Personal Qualities

In order to be successful on this apprenticeship programme you must be self-driven, dedicated, hard-working and enjoy working as part of a team. An interest in engineering and/or the built environment would be helpful.

Skills

Excellent maths and English