Here at Randstad, we are recruiting for an Apprentice Estimator to work with a leading national housebuilder in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

As an Estimating Trainee, you will assist the Estimating and wider Commercial team by carrying out related activities including the production of accurate cost information whilst receiving an introduction and training to Estimating practice.

Duties will include:

  • Assist the Estimator in the production of accurate cost information, helping to evaluate the risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget
  • Understand and support with updating construction budgets on a regular basis and preparing a schedule of standard house type prices for land feasibility purposes
  • Liaise with Architects/Design Engineers on matters of preliminary Design and Engineering solutions
  • Assist with the maintaining and updating of the Estimating Cost Library, through discussions with Buyers and Quantity Surveyors
  • Analyse and record trade tender return information, assisting the Estimator in the assessment of new or alternative products

    • Requirements:

  • 4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these should be Maths and English.
  • A minimum of a Level 3/BTEC Diploma/2 A Levels.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

    • Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

    Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

    For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.