Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

Roundhouse recruitment; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction-product manufacturer in Swadlincote is seeking a Junior Estimator / Design Engineer. This full-time role offers a clear progression to management, with formal training and salary reviews. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and are motivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Join now to secure your place on this fast-track programme.

Benefits

Formal training budget

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards & discounts

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or similar.
• Confident interpreting architectural drawings.
• Curiosity about construction and strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert architect's drawings into accurate cost schedules.
• Liaise with contractors to confirm budgets and delivery dates.
• Analyze win/loss data for future bids.

Skills

Confidence interpreting drawings

Knowledge of construction process & standards

Strong numerical skills

Effective communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

Swadlincote | 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 architect's 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.
• Confident interpreting drawings; solid knowledge of construction process & standards.
• Curiosity about how buildings go together and a head for numbers.
• Confident communicator keen to build client relationships.

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