Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Estimator / Design Engineer in Cookstown. This full-time role offers a clear path for career growth and includes training for estimating and design responsibilities. Applicants should have a degree/higher national diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering, a curiosity for construction, and strong communication skills. The position includes hybrid work and numerous employee perks, including a formal training budget and salary reviews.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards & discounts

Formal training budget

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology, or Construction Management.
• Curiosity about how buildings go together and a head for numbers.
• Confident communicator keen to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Convert architects' drawings into accurate cost schedules.
• Liaise with contractors and production for budgets and delivery.
• Work with in-house engineers on basic calculations.

Skills

Curiosity about buildings

Confident communication

Education

Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.