Graduate Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Bi-annual performance and pay reviews

Early Careers networking and training

Descripción de la vacante

Balfour Beatty plc in Motherwell invites applications for a Graduate Estimator as part of our 2027 Early Careers programme. You will join the UKCS Regional Scotland team, gain hands-on experience, and take on real responsibility from day one.

You will learn to analyse project requirements, prepare estimates and develop commercial and analytical skills while working with experienced colleagues who support your growth.

Formación

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline.
• Minimum 2:2 honours degree by start date.

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements to assist cost estimation.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for tenders and bids.
• Assess labour, materials and subcontractor costs to inform budgeting.
• Support the preparation of tenders and bids with commercial input.
• Collaborate with commercial and project teams to understand costs and risks.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Cost estimation

Bid analysis

Communication

Educación

2:2 honours degree

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate Estimator , you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry‑recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams as a Graduate Estimator , based out of our Maxim Office in Motherwell.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Estimator , you'll help shape winning bids by analysing project requirements, assessing costs and preparing estimates. You'll develop your commercial, analytical and problem‑solving skills while gaining hands‑on experience across a range of projects.

You’ll Support With

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates
• Assessing labour, materials and subcontractor costs
• Supporting the preparation of tenders and bids
• Working with commercial and project teams to understand costs and risks
• Develop strong commercial awareness and analytical skills

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline, and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start.

We’d Love To Receive Your Application If You

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high‑profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long‑term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi‑annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About Us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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