Junior Estimator — Groundworks & Civil Construction (Training)

PW Construction Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Wellness programmes

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

PW Construction Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Estimator based in Maidstone. You will join an established estimating team, supporting the preparation and submission of tenders across groundworks and civil projects.

You will gain hands-on exposure to measurement, tender document control, and cost analysis, with progression from Junior to Estimator as experience grows, plus training on Candy software.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with good attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience in construction, groundworks, civil engineering, estimating, procurement or related areas is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of accurate and competitive tender submissions.
• Download, review tender docs, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Set up and maintain tender files and record tender information accurately.
• Assist with measurement and quantity take-offs for earthworks, drainage, roads, external works, foundations, slabs, services.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers; collate quotations; check against tender requirements.
• Schedule materials from drawings and specifications; support pricing schedules and commercial documentation.
• Upload bills of quantities and pricing schedules into Candy estimating software with training provided.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Construction/Quantity Surveying qualification (beneficial)

Tools

Candy estimating software

Job description

PW Construction Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Estimator based in Maidstone. You will join an established estimating team, supporting the preparation and submission of tenders across groundworks and civil projects.

You will gain hands-on exposure to measurement, tender document control, and cost analysis, with progression from Junior to Estimator as experience grows, plus training on Candy software.