Graduate Design Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary up to £40,000 DOE

Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer

Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover

25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown

Strong career development support

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Design Estimating Engineer to join their team in Chorley. The role involves developing cost-effective solutions for piling and foundation projects. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and an interest in design and estimating. This position offers competitive salary opportunities, a strong support structure for career development, and various benefits including private healthcare and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar.
• Interest in a unique dual role with Design and Estimating.
• Confident in client interaction and technical negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing and tension.
• Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages.
• Estimate and prepare competitive tenders.

Skills

Technical design

Estimating

Client engagement

Project costing

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a technically strong Graduate Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team in Chorley. This is a key role that blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a wide range of piling and foundation projects across the region.

You’ll take a lead in developing cost-effective, technically robust solutions for tenders and live projects, working with clients from early enquiry through to order and post-award technical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team delivering innovative foundation schemes across the UK, with full training given.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing, tension, laterally loaded piles, and retaining structures.
• Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages, including post-award redesigns and site modifications.
• Estimate and prepare competitive tenders that maximise opportunity success.
• Evaluate incoming piling enquiries and assess technical suitability.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve site or technical issues.
• Maintain design accountability through project handover and delivery.
• Support junior engineers through mentoring, development, and day-to-day guidance.
• Work collaboratively with regional teams to ensure bids align with company strategy and client expectations.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and client site visits as needed.
• Ensure all technical solutions comply with industry and company standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar.
• Interest in a unique dual role with Design and Estimating.
• Confident in client interaction, technical negotiation, and cross-team collaboration.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Based in the North West.
• Understanding of site safety and risk management principles.
• Basic knowledge of business operations, contracts, and project costing.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer
• Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown
• Strong career development support and progression opportunities