Apprentice Estimator
R G Carter Southern Limited · Ipswich · posted 7 July 2026
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To undertake a range of specialist and general administrative support tasks for the Pre-Construction team, supporting the team in all Tender preparations, measuring, taking off, pricing, supply chain negotiations and risk management.
To assist the Estimator in the accurate preparation of the financial element of bids and (where appropriate) to produce estimates on appropriate schemes to the right net cost in a timely manner. To work closely with an experienced Estimator learning the processes, systems and methods that form the basis of good Estimating technique.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To assist in the preparation of selected elements of the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan
- To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure its smooth running
- To process documents received from a range of sources in line with department standards and requirements
- To identify and undertake initial investigations into any discrepancies regarding information to be processed, possibly involving document control
- To collate and extract data from a number of sources in order to produce documents
- To file documents and keep filing systems up to date so that information can be readily obtained
- To assist in the data input of selected elements of subcontractor quotations into the estimating software
- Liaise with specified suppliers to obtain their contractor list and / or quotations
- Assist the Estimator in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets
- To assist in producing, a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team
Any other duties consistent with the role of Trainee Estimator as may be required from time to time.
Your training
- One day a week at College
- On the job training
- Earn as you learn
Where it leads
- Estimator
About R G Carter Southern Limited
As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths & English (grade 9-4 (A-C)) — essential
- A Level Relevant Subject (grade A-C) — essential
Where you'll work
- Drayton House, Belfry Road Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UH
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