Estimator Apprentice - VINCI Building - Midlands

VINCI Building

Worcestershire, B61 7AQ

Closes in 20 days (Saturday 15 March)

Posted on 5 February 2025

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Summary

Joining our team will mean working on our sites in and around the Midlands. The estimating department is responsible for producing the total estimated cost for building projects in a set timeframe, whilst in competition with other building contractors. You will work closely with the planning, design and production team.

Wage
£20,800 a year

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2 days paid volunteering. Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution. Bi-annual salary progression

Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday from 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

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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

As part of the tendering process, the estimator will be responsible for assembling design information and producing quantities (take-offs) that are then utilised for producing cost estimates of the various elements of the building. These are then collated, along with other project costs, to produce an overall tender cost estimate which is then included as part of the tender submission document to the client.

As an estimator, you will interact with various departments within their own organisation, as outlined above, as well as external organisations including:

  • Supply chain (subcontractors and suppliers) – provide costs for the various building elements.
  • Design team (architects and engineers) – produce the design for the project.
  • Cost consultants – cost advisors working for the client who will analyse the estimator’s pricing information.
  • Clients – end user of the building.

Roles & Responsibilities of an Estimator:

  • Site visits to understand the geographical location, site restraints and logistics.
  • Reviewing new tender information.
  • Understanding and outlining submission requirements following the receipt of new tenders.
  • Production of papers for use in tender gateways as part of the estimating process.
  • Identifying supply chain for various projects.
  • Supply chain enquiries - collating design information (including drawings and specification) to be sent out to the supply chain.
  • Obtaining quotes from the supply chain.
  • Utilise pricing software for inputting supply chain quotes.
  • Producing detailed supply chain cost comparisons.
  • Ability to understand and work within budget constraints.
  • Preparing cost summaries for senior management.
  • Producing cost submissions for clients.
  • Presenting project estimates to the senior management team and clients.
  • Research the cost of labour, plant and materials.
  • Maintaining records of tender information and gateways throughout the tender process in line with company procedures.

Where you’ll work

86-92 Worcester Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 7AQ

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

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
  • Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
  • Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
  • Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
  • Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
  • Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
  • Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
  • Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
  • Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
  • Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

  • Level 6 Charter Surveyor Apprenticeship Standard, including;
    • BSc Commerical Management. 
  • Chartership for Royal Institute Commerical Surveyor - MRICS.
  • Day Release at Birmingham City University.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 5 or above)

BTEC or equivalent in:

  • BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM to DDM)

Other in:

  • A Levels (104 to 120 UCAS) (grade BCC to BBB)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.

About this company

Do you want to be a part building the environments in which we live, using the latest technology and building methods? VINCI Building are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse. VINCI Building is engaged on a variety of interesting and challenging construction projects predominantly within the healthcare, education and commercial sectors across all regions in the England. Our goal is always to build strong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to ensure success by unlocking your strategic vision and turning it into a deliverable scheme. We are active in a wide range of sectors and value bands, allowing us to provide a regional service with national resources. VINCI Building delivers complex projects and programmes, blending our corporate stability with the local knowledge our teams offer. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. We take the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work in to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.

https://www.vinci-building.co.uk/work-with-us/achieving-your-potential/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays. Training courses programme and Mentor Support. Training Scheme to works towards Professional. Accreditation - RICS.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • VINCI Building Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to kick-start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands-on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way
  • In addition to the qualifications, the programme will enable candidates to progress in terms of level of responsibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, commercial awareness and commercial knowledge
  • This position offers candidates the opportunity to learn on the job, gain a recognised qualification and the opportunity to progress on to a degree course upon completion and ultimately lead to full membership of the relevant professional institutions
  • We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices, and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300647.

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Closes in 20 days (Saturday 15 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Short List of CVs and interview at the project office Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted