Rail & Civil Estimating Trainee

Amcogiffen; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life Insurance

Structured career development

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Amcogiffen in Pontyclun, South Wales, invites applications for a Trainee Estimator to join our CP7 Pre-Contracts Team. This role transitions engineering knowledge into estimating, tendering and work-winning within rail and civil projects.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers seeking structured training, mentoring and clear progression toward Estimator and Bid Management roles in a growing UK infrastructure business.

Qualifications

• Holds a Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Wants to broaden into commercial estimating and bid management.
• Motivated to learn from experienced professionals and grow in a UK infrastructure business.
• Able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Learn first-principles estimating techniques.
• Support preparation of detailed cost estimates for rail and civil tenders.
• Review drawings and tender docs to identify scope and requirements.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and measurement activities.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work with Bid Managers and Estimators to support tender submissions.
• Assist with tender risk reviews and pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Career development

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Amcogiffen in Pontyclun, South Wales, invites applications for a Trainee Estimator to join our CP7 Pre-Contracts Team. This role transitions engineering knowledge into estimating, tendering and work-winning within rail and civil projects.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers seeking structured training, mentoring and clear progression toward Estimator and Bid Management roles in a growing UK infrastructure business.