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Apprentice Mechanical Estimator

MWH TREATMENT LIMITED

Along with structured learning and development throughout your apprenticeship scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as structured salary scheme, mentorship dedicated to support your career and invaluable industry experience.

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Closing Date: 25-04-2025

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£18,000 a year

Working week

Typical working week is Monday - Friday. Start time can be between 7 - 10am and finish time 3 - 6pm. To be agreed with manager

Expected duration

3 Years

Possible start date

08-09-2025

Date posted

03-04-2025

Apprenticeship level

Higher

Reference number

1000313795

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Understanding basic operations of project delivery including design and construction of water and wastewater projects, including sewage and water treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities
  • Produce timely high quality tender prices that are technically and commercially competitive and meet the client’s requirements
  • Learning to interpret project drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to develop comprehensive estimates
  • Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and clarify project requirements
  • Utilising estimating software and tools to perform quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and pricing of materials, labour, and equipment
  • Supporting the development of bid proposals and tender submissions by organising and presenting estimate data effectively
  • Participating in site visits and meetings to gain practical insight into project requirements and challenges
  • Assisting in maintaining accurate records of estimating activities, including documentation of assumptions and methodologies used in estimates
  • Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to water and wastewater and civil estimating
  • Understanding and supporting the business governance processes
  • Understanding and participating in contract negotiations. 

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

  • Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • MWH Treatment has many career options available to apprentices after completing their apprenticeship
  • ]The standard progression for estimating apprentices will be into the wider estimating role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

A Level Relevant subjects (Grade 3 x A Levels at grade C) Essential

Things to consider

About the employer

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. We have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both as MWH Treatment and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. At MWH Treatment we create opportunity by inviting, embracing and celebrating difference. Our goal as an employer is to recruit, motivate, and develop our employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables MWH Treatment to provide a work environment and culture that play a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. Living these values and committing to diversity and inclusion supports and enhances our employees and acts as a key differentiator in the market. We are signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in making a promise to support our forces. We are working with CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind which is a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.

Employer

MWH TREATMENT LIMITED

Address

MWH Treatment
Suite 2, Third Floor South
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Becky Crosby

becky.crosby@mwhtreatment.com

Apprenticeship Higher

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)