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Apprentice Estimator

FP MCCANN LIMITED

To undertake the tasks involved within the estimating process, including measuring and doing take-offs, to producing quotations for external customers. An Estimator creates quotations based on drawings, listing products and costs for customer orders.

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Closing Date: 10-09-2025

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year

Working week

Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

Expected duration

2 Years

Possible start date

30-09-2025

Date posted

27-08-2025

Apprenticeship level

Advanced

Reference number

1000338902

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting to and working with:

  • You will work within the Estimating Team under the support and supervision of a dedicated mentor

What will you do in the short term?

  • Initially, you will spend time learning about the products we sell
  • When you are confident with the products we offer, you will be shown how to review drawings provided by customers. Within the Docks team, you will be looking at drawings including: floor plans, sections and elevations and identifying where our precast Docks & Prowall products are required
  • Once confident with reviewing drawings, you’ll be shown how to collate quotations, using our bespoke computer software. From here, you will start to complete your own quotations under the guidance of a mentor
  • You will also attend college on a day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset

What will you do in the longer term?

  • As you become more experienced in the role, you will be responsible for producing and managing multiple quotations whilst also learning how to convert an enquiry to an order. Whilst still supported, you will have less reliance on your mentor
  • You will also be introduced to other areas of the department with involvement in design, planning and production to broaden your overall knowledge

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Construction Support Technician Level 3.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company, with a strong focus on continued learning and personal development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Initiative Highly motivated Desire to succeed Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade B/5 or above) Essential

GCSE Three other GCSEs including Science (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

BTEC Construction and Built Environment (Grade Merit or above) Desired

Other Full (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

A valid driving licence with access to a car is necessary. Unfortunately, public transport is not practical to the Weston Underwood site.

About the employer

FP McCann is the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions. In Northern Ireland, we also offer Quarrying, Ready Mix, Surfacing, Dry Silo Mortar, Construction and FP McCann Homes. From our 12 UK-based manufacturing facilities, FP McCann offers an extensive range of quality precast concrete solutions that include drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power and infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products and architectural & structural products. At FP McCann, we can customise our solutions to ensure they create maximum value for your project, accommodating your site conditions, design requirements and construction needs.

Employer

FP MCCANN LIMITED

https://fpmccann.co.uk/

Address

Bullhurst Lane
Weston Underwood
Derbyshire

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Construction support technician (level 3)


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