Estimators work out how much the different parts of an engineering or construction project will cost.
£22,000 - £40,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could do a higher national diploma or degree before starting work. Relevant subjects include:
Courses at this level include topics like:
You'll usually need:
You could apply for an apprenticeship to become an estimator.
Options include:
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply for an estimator position if you have qualifications and experience in related work, for example:
You could join the Association of Cost Engineers for professional development, to make new networking contacts and learn about industry news.
You can find more details about working as an estimator in construction and engineering from:
As an estimator, you'll:
This job could help the environment.
For an estimator to be a green job, you could:
You could work in an office or on a construction site.
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