Trainee Estimator - AMD Electrical
AMD, Witham, Essex
Trainee Estimator - AMD Electrical
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AMD, Witham, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 1dfb5a8f6e094486bb9126bfe516579f
Location ref: Witham, Essex
Full Job Description
Join AMD Electrical as a Junior Estimator Apprentice and work towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician qualification. Learn to prepare estimates, review drawings, carry out take-offs, and support project handovers including O&M manuals, while gaining hands-on industry experience. What you'll do at work
- Assist with preparing electrical estimates, quotations, and tender submissions
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings
- Use AutoCAD to review drawings and identify key project details
- Support the preparation of bills of quantities and pricing schedules
- Request and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
- Assist in identifying project scope, risks, and exclusions
- Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation
- Support the handover of successful projects to delivery teams
- Assist in compiling O&M manuals for completed projects
- Gather documentation such as datasheets, certificates, warranties, and as-built drawings
- Help ensure manuals are complete and meet client and project requirements
- Carry out general administrative duties related to estimating and pre-construction, Phase 3: Developing Commercial Awareness (Months 9-15) Objective: Build confidence in pricing and tender processes
- Phase 4: Project Handover & O&M Manuals (Months 12-18) Objective: Understand project completion and documentation processes
- Phase 5: Consolidation & End Point Assessment (Months 18-24) Objective: Prepare for independent working and final assessment More training information Off-the-Job Training (Minimum 20%) Delivered via training provider (day release or block learning):
- Construction technology
- Measurement and estimating
- Commercial awareness
- Project documentation
- Communication and teamwork
Communication skills - IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
AMD Electrical Ltd is a well-established electrical contractor based in Witham, Essex, operating since 2002. They provide a range of electrical services, including industrial, domestic, and commercial projects, and are recognized for their professionalism and quality workmanship. The company is part of the Witham Industrial Watch and is committed to delivering exceptional service across various sectors
£18,000- £24,000 depending on experience and suitability of the candidate