Apprentice Estimator
GUILDMORE LTD

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator Apprentice to join our team at Guildmore!

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What will the apprentice be doing?

• Assisting the Senior Estimator with checking  and acknowledging bid documents and amendments.
• Develop a full set of documents based both on Sub-contract tender returns and/or own measures with rates applied along with Senior Estimators.
• Analysing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs.
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors with guidance from Senior Estimators.
• Attend mid and post tender meetings with clients and sub-contractors alongside Senior Estimators.
• Develop risk analysis of the information provided/not provided by the Client.
• Review and ascertain costs associated with logistics, time frame etc with help from senior team members.
• Visiting project sites to gather information and prelims costs alongside colleagues.
• Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Head of Design and Head of Operations.
• Complete Form of Tender and tender letter with any qualification and complete contract sum Analysis/Schedule if necessary.
• Assist with preparing information packages  for handover to construction team if successful, attend handover meeting and brief the team on tender bid.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training will take place at our Head Office.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent position in the company and growing opportunities.

Annual wage

£20,000 a year

Expected duration

3 Years 6 Months

Possible start date

16 Sep 2026

Date posted

11 Mar 2026

Reference number

2000020462

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Essential

Things to consider

• Must have a confident, resourceful and 'can-do’ approach to work.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn new skills. 
• Confident, approachable, organised, well-spoken and presented. 
• Effective decision maker. 
• Analytical skills. 
• Strategic planning skills. 
• Visionary leadership. 
• Outstanding organisational skills. 
• Good initiative and proactive problem-solver. 
• Copes well under pressure. 
• Adaptable to change and willing to go the extra mile.