Trainee Estimator/ Project Manager Apprentice

About the role

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.

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.

Training

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

Apprenticeship standard: Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Training provider: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

After your 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.

Working hours

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

37.5 hours a week

Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Possible start date: 23 November 2026

Wage

£18,500 a year

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

Qualifications

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

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.

About the 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.