Trainee Estimator: Construction Apprenticeship Path

BPIC Network; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance (where

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave (Including Public

Job summary

GRAHAM in Glasgow invites applications for a Trainee Estimator within the Building Division through a Higher-Level Apprenticeship. You’ll support bid preparation, cost plans and supplier engagement, gaining hands-on experience in estimating and data analysis.

Under supervision of senior estimators, you’ll develop skills across tender coordination, pricing documents, and cost databases while adhering to health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or planning to study a higher or degree-level apprenticeship programme in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a construction-related degree.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Obtain, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents.
• Contribute to the development of tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Maintain cost databases, supplier and subcontractor information, and historic project data.
• Help prepare tender adjudication reports and support bid presentations to senior management.
• Work closely with Senior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and the wider Commercial team to ensure estimates are accurate and consistent.
• Support compliance with company standards, health & safety procedures, and quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Right to work in UK

Education

Higher/degree apprenticeship in QS/CM or construction degree

Job description

GRAHAM in Glasgow invites applications for a Trainee Estimator within the Building Division through a Higher-Level Apprenticeship. You’ll support bid preparation, cost plans and supplier engagement, gaining hands-on experience in estimating and data analysis.

Under supervision of senior estimators, you’ll develop skills across tender coordination, pricing documents, and cost databases while adhering to health, safety and quality standards.