Apprentice Mechanical Estimator

Summary

Along with structured learning and development throughout your apprenticeship scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as structured salary scheme, mentorship dedicated to support your career and invaluable industry experience.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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There is a structured salary for apprenticeships with regular salary increases every 6 months up until the end of their apprenticeship.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Typical working week is Monday - Friday. Start time can be between 7 - 10am and finish time 3 - 6pm. To be agreed with manager

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Understanding basic operations of project delivery including design and construction of water and wastewater projects, including sewage and water treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities
Produce timely high quality tender prices that are technically and commercially competitive and meet the client’s requirements
Learning to interpret project drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to develop comprehensive estimates
Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and clarify project requirements
Utilising estimating software and tools to perform quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and pricing of materials, labour, and equipment
Supporting the development of bid proposals and tender submissions by organising and presenting estimate data effectively
Participating in site visits and meetings to gain practical insight into project requirements and challenges
Assisting in maintaining accurate records of estimating activities, including documentation of assumptions and methodologies used in estimates
Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to water and wastewater and civil estimating
Understanding and supporting the business governance processes
Understanding and participating in contract negotiations.

Where you’ll work

MWH Treatment
Suite 2, Third Floor South
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DCG

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

Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

Relevant subjects (grade 3 x A Levels at grade C)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. We have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both as MWH Treatment and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. At MWH Treatment we create opportunity by inviting, embracing and celebrating difference. Our goal as an employer is to recruit, motivate, and develop our employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables MWH Treatment to provide a work environment and culture that play a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. Living these values and committing to diversity and inclusion supports and enhances our employees and acts as a key differentiator in the market. We are signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in making a promise to support our forces. We are working with CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind which is a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.

Company benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays • Technology salary sacrifice scheme • Cycle to Work scheme  • Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice • Sports and Social club

After this apprenticeship

MWH Treatment has many career options available to apprentices after completing their apprenticeship
]The standard progression for estimating apprentices will be into the wider estimating role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MWH TREATMENT LIMITED

Becky Crosby

becky.crosby@mwhtreatment.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313795.

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Closes in 4 days (Friday 25 April 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

First stage is video interviewing followed by assessment day at the office.

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