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Trainee Estimator/ Project Manager Apprentice
EMERSON WILLIS LTD
Location: SOUTH OCKENDON (RM15 4XD)
Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Posted on: 29 September 2026
Summary
An exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly and busy team. You will gain valuable hands on experience, develop practical skills and learn from experienced colleagues while working in a supportive environment with opportunities to develop and progress.
Wage: £18,500 a year
Training course: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm
- Friday, 8am - 4pm
- 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date: Monday 23 November 2026
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The apprentice will work alongside our estimating, contract management team and gain experience across both the tendering and construction phases of our projects. Duties will include:
- Assisting with the pricing and preparation of tenders, including measuring quantities from construction drawings and specifications.
- Assisting Contract Managers with the administration and day to day management of live construction projects.
- Helping to prepare and maintain project documentation, including health and safety information, site records and other contract documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation and collation of O & M Manuals for completed projects.
- Communicating with subcontractors and suppliers and becoming involved in the day to day running of a busy construction company.
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Where you'll work
BRETTS FARM ROMFORD ROAD AVELEY SOUTH OCKENDON RM15 4XD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
- Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
- Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
- Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
- Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
- Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
- Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
- Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
- Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.
Training schedule
Day release at Anglia Ruskin University alongside practical on the job training and mentoring from experienced members of the Emerson Willis team.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)
- A Level in: 3 A Levels or Equivalent Qualification (grade 112 UCAS Points)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Punctual
- Friendly and polite
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Other requirements
Due to the location of our office and the lack of suitable public transport links, applicants must have a full driving licence and reliable access to their own transport.
About this employer
Emerson Willis Ltd is an established construction company undertaking refurbishment, alteration and construction projects across London and the South East. We work across a variety of sectors, delivering projects from initial tender through to completion. We are a small, friendly and busy team offering a supportive environment in which to learn and develop a career within the construction industry.
After this apprenticeship
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The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a long term career within Emerson Willis. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into roles within estimating, quantity surveying, contracts management, depending on the individual’s strengths and interests.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- Institution: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
- Contact Person: Amanda Norman
- Email: amanda@emersonwillis.com
- Reference Code: VAC2000055970
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