Estimating Management Apprenticeship

SES (ENGINEERING SERVICES) LIMITED

Milton Keynes, MK7 8JT

Closes on Monday 2 December

Posted on 25 October 2024

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Summary

Working for the SES London you will be responsible for assisting in preparing cost estimates and cost planning, for the purpose of work-winning in the pre-construction function. You will understand our customer drivers and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and communication skills.

Annual wage
Competitive

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Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 4 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Our estimators in SES are responsible for compiling estimates 
  • Estimates will involve how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services
  • Estimators provide prices for everything from a one-off scheme to maintenance projects which will be completed over several years

Where you’ll work

Building 3.1 Caldecotte Lake Business Park

Caldecotte Lake Drive, Caldecotte

Milton Keynes

MK7 8JT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCXEL LIMITED

Your training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents
  • Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
  • Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
  • Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
  • Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
  • Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
  • Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
  • Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

    • Your training plan

    HNC Quantity Surveying through Accxel Ltd on a block release face to face basis. 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths & English (grade 4/C and above)
    • 2 A Level or equivalent (grade DD)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    SES Engineering Services (SES) is recognised as one of the leading M&E partners in the UK. Specialising in the design and installation of building services and infrastructure solutions, SES covers all aspects of M&E engineering.

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    Company benefits

    Car allowance/Company car

    After this apprenticeship

    You would be looking to move into a management role on a successful completion of this programme.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ACCXEL LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284251.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 2 December

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    Company’s application instructions

    Application form online Video interview Assessment Centre