Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Cookstown; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cookstown is seeking a Junior Estimator/Design Engineer to join a market-leading construction-product manufacturer. This role offers a clear career progression and formal training opportunities, with the potential for immediate management advancement. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a drive to learn in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work is available after probation, along with competitive benefits including 33 days' holiday and health cash plans.

Benefits

Clear progression roadmap

Formal training budget

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards & discounts

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in a relevant field required.
• Strong interest in construction and structural design is essential.
• Good communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Convert architects' drawings into accurate cost schedules.
• Liaise with contractors and production teams.
• Compile hand-over packs for project teams.

Skills

Curiosity about buildings

Confident communicator

Education

Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Management

Job description

Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

Competetive Salary

Cookstown | Full-time | Hybrid work after Probation | Fast-Track to Management

Get paid to learn, grow, and climb the ladder into Management in a high paced Estimating / Design role

Join a market-leading construction-product manufacturer that promotes graduates into senior, client-facing or team-lead roles within three years. You'll master estimating and basic structural checks while a mentor and external courses set you up for higher salaries and bigger responsibility.

What's in it for you

• Clear progression roadmap to Senior Estimator, Design Manager or People-Manager track.

• Formal training budget

• Salary reviews at defined milestones (prove you've levelled up, watch your pay follow).

• 33 days' holiday | health cash plan | life assurance | staff rewards & discounts.

Typical graduate pathway

1. Months 0-6 - learn the software, price real enquiries, shadow design & site reviews.

2. Months 6-18 - own small/medium projects; sit design-hand-over meetings; attend client calls.

3. Months 18-36 - choose your next step: Senior Design Engineer / International Progression

Day-to-day you will

• Convert architects' drawings into accurate cost schedules (training provided).

• Liaise with contractors, merchants and production to lock in budgets and delivery dates.

• Work with in-house structural engineers on basic calcs and value-engineering ideas.

• Compile hand-over packs so project teams hit the ground running.

• Analyse win/loss data to sharpen future bids.

We're looking for

• Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Mgmt or similar

• Curiosity about how buildings go together and a head for numbers.

• Confident communicator keen to build client relationships.

• Ability to commute to Cookstown (relocation support considered).

Ready to turn your degree into rapid career growth? Apply now and secure your place on this fast-track programme.

Advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd acting as an Employment Agency.

Keywords: graduate estimator, trainee engineer, construction career, progression programme, Cookstown, structural, civil, training, fast-track