Apprentice Estimators

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our Property Services business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces breathing new life into neighbourhoods. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the Estimating team who calculate how much construction projects will cost taking into account labour material and equipment requirements. They will negotiate with suppliers and gain quotes from subcontractors and use this information to compile detailed cost proposals. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation production distribution and analysis of subcontractor/supplier/consultant enquiries and returns ensuring all appropriate information is included and reviewed.
• Sending tender enquiries to supply chain partners in a timely manner.
• Undertaking and assisting with the comparisons of supply chain quotations.
• Preparing accurate takeoffs from bid drawings.
• Assisting with compiling and presenting statistical data for pricing/bid analysis.
• Assisting with site measurements for different trade packages.
• Assisting the Estimator in the construction of accurate competitive and timely bid submissions.
• Developing understanding and application of the use of company systems including Conquest Estimating/takeoff software packages.
• Filing and distribute documents and drawings.
• Assisting with the preparation of Tender Summary documents.
• Learning and understanding the tender process from initial enquiry to handover.
• Assisting with administrative functions of the Estimating department.
• Developing understanding of construction methods and materials and their application.

As an Apprentice with United Living youll be given a real job from day one where you will gain handson industry experience and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Youll be inspired and stretched professionally but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living and the construction industry.


As part of your Apprenticeship you will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship which will be delivered by our training partner the University of Westminster. The programme is two years long and you will attend campus one day per week to study towards your qualification. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures learning materials and onetoone support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management and will automatically qualify for TechCIOBL4 professional accreditation. You will then progress to the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme.

To help you settle into your role well provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago and youll also receive full support from your Line Manager and the Early Careers Team who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

Qualifications :

In order to be successful in this role we would like you have achieved or be predicted to achieve in Summer 2025:

• One of the following level 3 qualifications or equivalent at the minimum level or above:
  • A Levels BCC
  • International Baccalaureate or Access Course 104 UCAS Tariff points
  • BTEC Ext Diploma DMM
  • BTEC Diploma D* D
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 94/A*C including English and Mathematics
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook Word Excel etc.
• Good organisation time management and communication skills.

You should also be available to start fulltime work in September 2025 and have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Additional Information :

We are committed to nurturing your creativity encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

• Career Development from the moment you join youll be supported to develop grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate access to our idea and innovation platform empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Discounts access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee Networks opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veterans Network Womens Network and Young Peoples Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist mental health support and counselling fitness and nutrition and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Payroll Giving the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

How to apply

Building a diverse inclusive and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation adaptability and wideranging capabilities. We empower our people and our communities to champion diversity and change every day.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race gender disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age.  We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our Early Careers team at to discuss any access needs reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success please click the Im interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible.