Level 1 Construction Cost Estimation

Construction Cost Estimation Course Details

Benefits of the Level 1 Construction Cost Estimation Course

• Learn to Measure: You’ll confidently interpret drawings and specs, break projects into work packages, and perform basic quantity takeoffs.
• Price with Confidence: You’ll be able to explain options, defend figures, and communicate the true cost of construction to clients—and estimate building costs uk even if you’re just starting out.
• Use the Right Tools: From spreadsheets to takeoff checklists, you’ll practice simple, proven workflows.
• Kickstart Your Career: Master the fundamentals recruiters ask about—quantities, rates, risk, and reporting—so you can contribute from day one.

Learning Outcomes

• Solid grasp of the construction lifecycle and where estimating fits
• Ability to read drawings and specifications with an estimator’s mindset
• Step-by-step quantity takeoff for common trades
• Building unit rates from labour, plant, and materials
• Basics of cost planning in construction
• Structuring preliminaries, overheads, margin, and risk allowances
• Compiling clear estimate summaries and assumptions
• Comparing supplier/subcontract quotes and value engineering ideas
• Simple cashflow and budget tracking fundamentals
• Professional communication and file management for junior estimators

Who Is This Course For?

• New starters who want a clear, practical pathway into estimating
• Tradespeople and site operatives moving into office-based roles
• Career changers who want a numbers-first role in construction
• Freelancers or assistants looking to support estimating teams

Career Path

• Junior Construction Cost Estimator: £20,000 – £32,000 per year
• Assistant Estimator (Contractor or Subcontractor): £22,000 – £35,000 per year
• Estimator (General Contracting/Housebuilding): £28,000 – £45,000+ per year
• Freelance/Part-time Cost Estimator (Entry Level): £20,000 – £40,000+ per year (pro-rata)
• Cost Analyst / Quantity Surveying Assistant: £25,000 – £38,000 per year