Apprentice Estimator

Company: United Infrastructure Ltd
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Location: Dartford
Job Description:

United Infrastructure is a dynamic business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Job Description

Our Social Infrastructure business revitalises homes and communities through regeneration of living spaces. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the Estimating team.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with preparation, production, distribution and analysis of subcontractor/supplier/consultant enquiries and returns.
  • Sending tender enquiries to supply chain partners timely.
  • Assisting with comparison of supply chain quotations.
  • Preparing accurate take-offs from bid drawings.
  • Assisting with compiling and presenting statistical data for pricing/bid analysis.
  • Assisting with site measurements for different trade packages.
  • Assisting the Estimator in the construction of accurate, competitive and timely bid submissions.
  • Developing understanding and application of company systems including Conquest Estimating / take-off software packages.
  • Filing and distributing documents and drawings.
  • Assisting with preparation of Tender Summary documents.
  • Learning and understanding the tender process from initial enquiry to handover.
  • Assisting with administrative functions of the Estimating department.
  • Developing understanding of construction methods and materials and their application.

Qualifications

  • A level 3 qualification such as A Levels, T Level, or equivalent with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics.
  • Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Good organization, time management and communication skills.
  • Driving licence, or actively working towards achieving this.
  • Availability to start full-time work in September 2026.
  • Commitment to live and breathe company values during work and studies.
  • Motivation and dedication to successfully complete apprenticeship programme.

Benefits

Hands‑on industry experience from day one, a nationally recognised qualification, generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal.

Upon successful completion, you will receive Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, Certificate of Higher Education in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, and automatic qualification for TechCIOB‑L4 professional accreditation. You’ll also be supported to progress to the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026