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Level 4

Trainee Estimator/ Project Manager Apprentice

EMERSON WILLIS LTD · AVELEY

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Pay
£18,500 a year
Hours
37.5 a week
Length
30 months
Starts
23 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
just now

Applications are handled by EMERSON WILLIS LTD directly.

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What you would do

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.

Day to day

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.

What you would study

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Day release at Anglia Ruskin University alongside practical on the job training and mentoring from experienced members of the Emerson Willis team.

Other training

The training will be term-time day release sessions at Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus, and is delivered over two years, plus up to six months for the End Point Assessment.

Training provider: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Working week

Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm Friday, 8am - 4pm

What you need

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (essential)
  • A Level 3 A Levels or Equivalent Qualification at grade 112 UCAS Points (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • 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

After the apprenticeship

The successful candidate with 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.

Where

AVELEY, London (RM15).

About EMERSON WILLIS LTD

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.

Things to consider

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.

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