Estimator (Construction)

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Junior Estimator with IRATA Level 2 or 3 experience to join their team in the UK. This permanent hybrid role involves estimating for structural rope access projects, requiring site experience and strong understanding of construction works. The company offers full training in estimating and commercial processes, along with a stable workload and potential progression into senior roles. If you seek career development in a supportive environment, this could be your next move.

Benefits

Full training and development into estimating

Backing from a large engineering group

Stable workload on high-profile projects

Potential progression path into senior estimating or commercial roles

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of structural, civil or construction works.
• Confident communication skills and ability to work with clients.
• Experience on site with insight into rope access delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Review tender opportunities and assess suitability against business capabilities.
• Prepare estimates, pricing, bids and offer letters.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to understand scope and methodology.
• Produce tender stage documentation including programmes.
• Support improvements to estimating accuracy and processes.

Skills

IRATA Level 2 or Level 3 experience

Strong understanding of structural, civil or construction works

Commercial awareness

Confident communication skills

Job description

Junior Estimator (Rope Access / IRATA)

UK – Hybrid / Remote with travel to head office in Kent

£40,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits

Certain Advantage is hiring for a JuniorStructures Estimator based in the UK – ideally in the Southeast.

This role is permanent and hybrid, with travel to site when required.

Do you have your IRATA 2 or 3, looking to transition into a hands‑off estimating role?

Do you want to take your site experience and apply it to something with long‑term career development, full training, and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most iconic structures?

This is a rare opportunity to move into estimating, supported by a company delivering major structural engineering and rope access projects across the UK. Their teams work on landmark assets including national stadiums, major bridges, power stations, museums, high‑rise structures and complex industrial facilities. If you want a stable future, technical growth, and the chance to stay in the industry you know without being on the tools every day, this is it.

The Company:

We are working with a leading specialist in structural repair, inspection, maintenance and refurbishment, using advanced rope access methods to deliver work safely and efficiently at height. Backed by a major engineering group, they are established, well resourced, and involved in some of the most recognised projects in the country.

This is a supportive, stable and growing team where development is taken seriously. They will invest in you, train you in estimating, commercial processes and bid preparation, and give you a clear route forward.

The Role:

This is an estimating role focused on structural rope access projects. You will take responsibility for pricing enquiries and tenders, supporting the business from initial enquiry through to award and handover.

Day to day you will:

• Review tender opportunities and assess suitability against business capabilities
• Prepare estimates, pricing, bids and offer letters
• Attend site visits and client meetings to understand scope and methodology
• Work closely with operations, H&S and commercial teams
• Produce tender stage documentation including programmes and supporting information
• Provide rope access insight on techniques, work methods and materials
• Support improvements to estimating accuracy and processes
• Carry out full handovers to operations after project award

The Individual:

We are looking for people who can show:

• IRATA Level 2 or Level 3 experience
• Strong understanding of structural, civil or construction works
• Insight into rope access delivery methods, risks and constraints
• Experience on site
• Commercial awareness and good attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with clients and internal teams

The Benefits:

• Full training and development into estimating
• Backing from a large engineering group
• Hybrid working
• Stable workload and high‑profile projects
• Potential progression path into senior estimating or commercial roles

Keywords: Rope Access Technician, IRATA, Estimator, Junior Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering, Kent, London, Southeast, Cost Engineer, Bid Engineer

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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