Estimators work out how much it will cost for a company to supply products and services to its clients.
£20,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
You could do a higher national diploma or degree before looking for work. Relevant subjects include:
Courses at this level usually include units on contract tendering, estimating and buying.
You'll usually need:
You could start by taking a project controls technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could move into estimating work after getting work experience as an administrator, craftsperson, technician or surveying assistant.
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You could apply to join the Association of Cost Engineers for professional development, networking opportunities and industry news.
You can find more details about working in construction and engineering from Go Construct and Tomorrow's Engineers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in an office.
With experience, you could become a project team leader, quality assurance inspector or contracts manager.
You could also move into a related area, like quantity surveying, supply chain or general management.