Estimating Apprenticeship

Nuclear Inst; Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim UK is recruiting an Apprentice Estimator to learn how to analyse blueprints, calculate material and labour costs, and assist in building competitive tenders that secure new business. You will work with experienced estimators and commercial teams, developing practical skills in cost forecasting and data management on real projects.

As you learn on the job, you’ll understand how tendering works in the construction industry and gain a nationally recognised qualification, setting the

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset for interpreting drawings and figures.
• Strong numerical skills to analyse costs and tenders.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and cost data to estimate material and labour costs.
• Help build competitive tenders for Holcim UK.
• Contribute to cost models and tender preparation from day one.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Maths confidence

Education

Nationally recognised qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

The way we build is changing, and you could be part of what comes next.

At Holcim UK, we're finding new ways to make construction more sustainable, innovative and ready for the future. From homes and schools to hospitals and major infrastructure, what we do helps shape the places people live, work and grow.

With more than 4,000 colleagues across over 200 sites in the UK, you'll be joining a team that's making a real difference every day.

This isn't just about learning a trade. It's about gaining real skills, working with people who know their stuff and playing your part in building a more sustainable future.

Get Bidding on the Future

Confident with data and keen to help win major contracts? Want to calculate the costs that build tomorrow's green infrastructure? Ready to start earning while you learn?

Then come and build your future with Holcim UK.

As an Apprentice Estimator, you'll learn how to analyse blueprints, calculate material and labour costs, and help build competitive tenders that secure new business for Holcim UK.

Get stuck in from day one

You'll be working alongside experienced estimators and commercial teams, getting hands on with real project bids and cost models and learning how things work in the real world.

You'll build practical skills in blueprint analysis, cost forecasting, data management and tender preparation, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Every day will bring something different. You'll have the chance to learn, ask questions, try things out and build your confidence as you go.

And because you'll be learning on the job, you'll see the impact of what you do straight away.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need to know everything about construction estimating already.

We're looking for people who are detail-oriented, analytical and confident with maths. If you're the kind of person who likes digging into details, reading technical drawings and making sense of figures, we'd love to hear from you.

You will also have the opportunity to show us what you can do through a practical skills assessment, giving you the chance to demonstrate your natural ability and problem solving skills.

Ready to build something bigger?

You will earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build real experience that can take you wherever you want to go.

Your career starts here. Come build it with Holcim UK.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.