Summary of Role
You will work within the main contracts sales and estimating team and will work alongside the Sales/Proposals manager. You will work on new large projects such as office/commercial developments, infrastructure and data centres. Over the course of your apprenticeship you will develop technical solutions for our customers, produce tender estimates, and generate tender submissions.
What you will be doing
- Reviewing and responding to enquiries, updating the CRM system Goldvision.
- Reviewing and developing technical specifications and beginning the proposal based on customer deadlines.
- Reviewing customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce accurate quotations.
- Liaising with design engineers, project management team and leadership to gain technical input into the quotation.
- Analysing the level of risk associated with financial and technical elements of the project.
- Producing and submitting quotations to customers/clients.
- Progressing submitted quotations to obtain client feedback and prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt.
- Professionally interacting with customers via email, telephone or site visits to enhance client satisfaction and increase sales opportunities.
Skills, Qualities, And Experience (all Essential)
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A grade 5 in Maths is required.
- Creative approach with the ability to maintain and develop positive customer relationships.
- Competent numerical skills.
- Organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
- Attention to detail and efficiency.
- Proven IT skills with experience of MS Office packages (essential) and ability to learn AutoCAD or AutoCAD view products.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously as well as an effective team player in a close‑knit team.
- With training, develop the confidence to present proposals to clients face to face or remotely (essential).
- A full UK driving licence.
What you can expect in return
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:45 – 16:40, Friday 8:45 – 16:00)
About the Apprenticeship
You will be studying towards an Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Trafford College, WA14 5PQ. When not studying, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real project engineering roles, possibly travelling to different sites within a geographic region. You will manage your time and commitments to complete assignments while delivering a highly valued role, supporting additional activities across projects and service delivery, including site assessments, documentation support, technical surveys, and project planning coordination.
Important Information
Grades: You must provide your GCSE grades prior to the assessment centre and interview. The assessment centre will take place on Thursday 16 July in Manchester. Role start date: September 2026. A DBS check may be required, basic or enhanced, depending on the location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This role is advertised by Hall & Kay under the motto of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…