Graduate Estimator

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career development

Exposure to varied civil projects

Long-term career in estimating

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Estimator to join our civil engineering estimating team in North Wales.

You will gain hands-on experience across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, supporting tender submissions from early stages and learning from an experienced team. You will develop technical and commercial knowledge through involvement in pre-construction activities, costings, and liaising with cross-functional colleagues to deliver accurate estimates and successful

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Genuine interest in civil engineering estimating and pre-construction.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Support material, labour and plant costings.
• Request and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather project information.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Support handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Estimator - Civil Engineering

Location: North Wales

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

The Opportunity

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Graduate Estimator to join its team in North Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in estimating, gaining hands-on experience across civil engineering and infrastructure projects while learning from an experienced team.

You'll be involved in the tendering process from the early stages, developing your technical and commercial knowledge and working closely with colleagues across pre-construction, commercial and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and tender submissions.

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Support the preparation of material, labour and plant costings.

• Request and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Help identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.

• Liaise with internal teams to gather project information.

• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.

• Support the handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.

Requirements

• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• A genuine interest in civil engineering estimating and pre-construction.

• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Confident communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

Previous estimating experience is beneficial but not essential for the right graduate.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to develop within an established civil engineering contractor.

• Hands-on training and support from experienced professionals.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• A clear opportunity to build a long-term career in estimating.