Apprentice Estimator: Hands-On Career Starter

Galliford Try Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday increasing with years

Private medical insurance

Two paid volunteering days per year

Agile working programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Galliford Try invites applications for an Apprentice Estimator based in the Mansfield area. This Summer 2027 start role forms part of the UK’s leading construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme, with full funded academic support and hands-on experience.

You will learn to prepare estimates for fabricated pipework and metalwork, review drawings and tender documents, and work with the Proposals Manager and project teams to develop costing and tender submissions.

Qualifications

• No prior construction experience required.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of estimates and tender submissions for fabricated pipework and metalwork projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation to understand project requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of material take-offs and labour estimates under the guidance of the Proposals Manager.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to support the tendering process.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, databases and costing information.
• Assist in identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering during the tender stage.
• Collaborate with site, workshop and engineering teams when generating labour estimates.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial tender submissions in line with client requirements.
• Attend internal meetings, site visits and client engagement activities to understand project delivery and customer needs.
• Develop knowledge of fabrication methods, welding processes and construction techniques to improve estimating capability.
• Assist with project handovers, ensuring tender information is conveyed to delivery teams.

Job description

Galliford Try invites applications for an Apprentice Estimator based in the Mansfield area. This Summer 2027 start role forms part of the UK’s leading construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme, with full funded academic support and hands-on experience.

You will learn to prepare estimates for fabricated pipework and metalwork, review drawings and tender documents, and work with the Proposals Manager and project teams to develop costing and tender submissions.