Apprentice Estimator

Notjustlabcoats; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering firm in the UK is offering an exciting Estimator apprenticeship where you'll work on diverse projects and learn from experienced professionals. As an Estimator apprentice, you'll be pricing new opportunities and building relationships with engineers, all while attending Leeds College of Building. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 3 GCSEs and share the company values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. This role also includes practical industry training and a supportive network to aid your development.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior members pricing new opportunities.
• Build working relationships with a range of engineers.
• Prepare and send out subcontractor enquiries.
• Identify technical solutions and cost advantages.
• Help identify new opportunities for off-site modules.

Skills

Keen to learn

Organised and well prepared

Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Clear communication (speaking and writing)

Enjoy working in a team

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to act independently

Education

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science

Job description

As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave. At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able put the skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work.

Are you looking to kick start your career as an Estimator?

Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

Do you thrive on the feeling of success and winning?

Would you enjoy working in a team who are key to winning new work for NG Bailey?

Do you want to walk past a building and know you played your part in its journey?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, hospital, school or theme park. Maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own small way by being involved in the early work for a new wind farm or battery factory.

As an estimator for NG Bailey, you will do all the above. A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced Engineering Team where you can learn from the industry’s best.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work in our offices and visit construction sites.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Work with senior members of the team pricing new opportunities
• Work closely with and build working relationships with a range of engineers in the business
• Build key relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain knowledge of the market
• Help identify technical solutions and cost advantages against our competitors
• Prepare and send out subcontractor enquiries
• Identify new opportunities for modules that can be built in our off-site factory, ensuring our customers receive a quality product

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 3 Construction Support Technician apprenticeship. In addition, you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science.

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

Ready to apply?

If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, find out how you can make yours stand out.

Apprenticeship-Hints-and-Tips.pdf (ngbailey.com)

What happens next?

If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.