Junior Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee / Junior Estimator in Tadworth. This role offers structured training and a career development path towards becoming an independent Estimator. Ideal for ambitious individuals ready to build a long-term career in estimating. Key responsibilities include assisting with estimates, interpreting technical drawings, and supporting senior estimators. A degree in a construction-related field is essential and strong Excel skills are required.

Benefits

Full training and structured progression pathway

Mentorship from senior estimators

29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline (essential).
• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking.
• Ability to read drawings (training provided where required).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (essential).
• Good general IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to follow processes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing estimates and tender submissions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Produce accurate take-offs and quantify materials.
• Help price materials, labour and subcontract packages.
• Prepare and maintain tender documentation and internal databases.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support senior estimators through all stages of the tender process.
• Gain exposure to procurement, pre-construction planning, and project handover.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Ability to read drawings

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Good general IT skills

Confident verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Trainee / Junior Estimator
Location: Tadworth
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee / Junior Estimator to join a well specialist contractor, offering structured development, hands‑on training, and a clear progression route into a fully independent Estimator role.

This position is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in estimating and pre‑construction.

Job Overview

• Assist in preparing estimates and tender submissions
• Read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications
• Produce accurate take-offs and quantify materials
• Help price materials, labour and subcontract packages
• Prepare and maintain tender documentation and internal databases
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Support senior estimators through all stages of the tender process
• Gain exposure to procurement, pre‑construction planning, and project handover

Job Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in a construction‑related discipline (essential)
• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking
• Ability to read drawings (training provided where required)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (essential) – lookups, formulas, data entry, spreadsheets
• Good general IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and methodical approach
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to follow processes accurately
• Based within a commutable of Tadworth
• Genuine desire to build a career in estimating

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

• Full training and structured progression pathway
• Mentorship from senior estimators and pre‑contracts managers
• Clear route toward Estimator → Senior Estimator levels
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Monday‑Friday, office‑based role
• Excellent long‑term development opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.