Apprentice Estimator

NG Bailey Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks an estimator apprentice to join their experienced Engineering Team. In this role, you will learn essential skills, work closely with senior team members, and build relationships with engineers and suppliers. The position requires 3 GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science, with opportunities for training at Leeds College. Join a company that values Passion, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with senior team members pricing new opportunities.
• Build relationships with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and send out subcontractor enquiries.
• Identify technical solutions and cost advantages.

Skills

Organised and well prepared

Clear communication

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Independent working under pressure

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 apprentices in the 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

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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.

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