Trainee Estimator

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Private healthcare and life assurance

Company pension

Clear training and career progression

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd in Peterborough is seeking a Trainee Estimator. The role offers full training from an experienced pre-construction team and an opportunity for a degree apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

No prior estimating experience required; training is provided, and you will learn to read drawings, prepare cost estimates, obtain quotations, and keep tender records up to date.

Qualifications

• Qualified to A-level standard and seeking to study for a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree via a degree apprenticeship or already have a construction-related degree and want to build a career in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Support the estimating team with preparing construction tenders and cost estimates
• Learn to read drawings, review specifications and measure quantities
• Help obtain and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontract packages
• Keep tender information and cost records organised and up to date

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Education

A-level standard

Construction-related degree

GCSE Maths (Grade 5+)

Job description

£25,500–£35,000 | Peterborough | Full training and career progression | Degree apprenticeship route available

• Profit-related bonus
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Company pension
• Clear training and career progression

Looking to start a career in construction estimating? Join an established, family-owned main contractor in Peterborough as a Trainee Estimator, with full training from an experienced pre-construction team. The role is open to A-level candidates seeking a degree apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, as well as construction graduates looking for a progressive opportunity.

With more than 100 years in construction, the business delivers new-build and refurbishment projects across education, healthcare, commercial, housing, heritage, and science and research. You’ll gain experience across varied projects while learning how construction tenders are priced and prepared.

The role

• Support the estimating team with preparing construction tenders and cost estimates
• Learn to read drawings, review specifications and measure quantities
• Help obtain and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontract packages
• Keep tender information and cost records organised and up to date

The right person

You’ll be qualified to A-level standard and looking to study for a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree through a degree apprenticeship or already have a construction-related degree and want to build a career in estimating. Full training is provided; previous estimating experience is not required.

• GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail
• An interest in construction, commercial work and how projects are priced
• Good communication, organisation and IT skills
• A willingness to learn and develop within an experienced team