Trainee Estimator

Construction; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Full training in Estimating

Progression pathway

Team social events

Casual dress code

Job summary

A long-established roofing contractor with over 45 years' experience is looking for a Trainee Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team. The role covers tenders, pricing and pre-construction activities across refurbishment and flat roofing schemes, with project values from £50k to £3m.

Excellent long‑term progression, full training in Estimating, 25–35k salary plus 10% bonus, casual dress and a supportive office culture.

Qualifications

• Strong Maths skills and good IT ability (including basic Excel).
• Ideally some Estimating experience, OR studying or holding a construction‑related qualification (BTEC, HNC, HND, T Level, apprenticeship).
• Some practical construction experience.
• Looking for a long‑term career with progression.

Responsibilities

• Supporting quantity take-offs and measurements
• Helping prepare tender documents, pricing schedules and cost plans
• Requesting and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with scope summaries, clarifications and value engineering options
• Working on roofing and refurbishment tenders across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector projects

Skills

Maths skills

Excel basics

Learning mindset

Education

Construction-related qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND/T Level/apprenticeship)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Trainee Estimator - Corby

£25,000-£35,000 + 10% bonus

Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:00

A long-established roofing contractor with over 45 years' experience is looking for a Trainee Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team. The business delivers commercial and industrial roofing projects nationwide and offers a friendly, supportive and down-to-earth working environment with excellent long-term progression.

The Role - Trainee Estimator

This is a full training role where you will learn how to support tenders, pricing and pre-construction activities across refurbishment and flat roofing schemes. You'll gain hands‑on experience with measurements, pricing schedules, supplier enquiries and tender documentation, working on projects ranging from £50k to £3m.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting quantity take-offs and measurements
• Helping prepare tender documents, pricing schedules and cost plans
• Requesting and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with scope summaries, clarifications and value engineering options
• Working on roofing and refurbishment tenders across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector projects

What You Will Receive

• £25,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• 10% discretionary bonus
• Casual dress and relaxed office culture
• Full training in Estimating
• Clear progression pathway into an Estimator role
• Regular team social events
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Who This Suits

• Ambitious, eager to learn and reliable
• Strong Maths skills and good IT ability (including basic Excel)
• Ideally some Estimating experience, OR:
• Studying or holding a construction‑related qualification (BTEC, HNC, HND, T Level, apprenticeship)
• Some practical construction experience
• Looking for a long‑term career with progression
• A stable CV is preferred

Hours & Location

• Full‑time, office‑based role in Corby
• Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00
• Friday: 08:30-16:00
• 1-hour lunch break

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