Apprentice Estimator

Company: COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Introduction

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. With a view to permanent employment.

About the Employer

Established in 2000, CMS is a privately owned national market leader in Facilities Maintenance. With Engineering hubs located throughout the UK, a team of over 300 staff members, CMS offers a range of integrated services, including reactive and planned Gas, Heating, Plumbing, Air-Conditioning, Electrical, Renewables and Catering Services. Awarded as one of the Top 20 fastest growing companies by the Journal’s Fastest 50 companies in 2020, CMS continue to grow at pace.

What You’ll Do

  • Process tender arrivals and log enquiries
  • Review and assess tenders, ensuring all tender documents are received and correct
  • Assess projects in conjunction with the Estimating Manager and
  • Technical Team prior to undertaking project assessments
  • Calculate and prepare quantities in conjunction with the Estimating Manager
  • Obtain quotations for materials and build relationships with existing and new supply chain partners
  • Compile quotation letters, bills of quantities and other items required by the client
  • Once the tender is completed, incorporate all relevant details.
  • Liaise with the client on an on‑going basis to determine progress of quotation
  • Make quotation amendments where applicable from the client or the relevant teams
  • Maintain sound and cooperative working relationships with clients
  • Liaise with internal project management, purchasing, technical, finance and production teams on a required basis
  • Utilise Job Logic system and log appropriate information
  • The post holder will also undertake any other duties as required

Training Outcome

Progression to a fully qualified estimator with a view to a permanent role.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • Essential – GCSE – English – 4
  • Essential – GCSE – Maths – 4

Course Information

Course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: C2C GROUP LIMITED

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Posted: August 1st, 2026