Trainee Estimator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Fordley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Trainee Estimator in Dudley for a full-time, permanent role. You will review customer specifications, gather project information and use software to produce calculations and cost analyses, preparing quotations and proposals throughout the sales process.

The role involves assisting with nationwide project enquiries, with structured training and a supportive team environment. Strong numeracy, attention to detail and confident communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy, meticulous attention to detail
• Confident communication skills
• Career-minded and enthusiastic
• Willing to travel across sites in the UK with a full driving licence
• Willing to learn and stay focused
• Team player with a proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer and project requirements
• Gathering and analysing information
• Using software to produce calculations and estimates
• Preparing cost analysis documents
• Producing quotations and proposals
• Supporting the team throughout the sales process
• Assisting with project enquiries across the UK

Skills

Career minded

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Willing to travel

Full driving licence

Driving

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Photoshop

3D Studio Max

Job description

A Trainee Estimator position is available in Dudley, offering a full-time, permanent contract with a salary of £24,784 per annum. Working within an established West Midlands firm, you will review customer specifications, gather project information, and use dedicated software to produce calculations and cost analysis documents. Your duties include preparing quotations, supporting the sales process, and assisting with nationwide project enquiries. Strong numeracy, meticulous attention to detail, and confident communication are essential. This role suits a career-minded individual keen to develop long-term skills within a supportive environment. You will receive structured training while contributing to a busy commercial workflow. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a young and dynamic team within a well-established business based in the West Midlands. This successful company has been operating for many years and is looking to invest in a motivated and ambitious individual who is eager to build a long-term career while supporting the team in meeting customer requirements.

Duties

• Reviewing customer and project requirements
• Gathering and analysing information
• Using software to produce calculations and estimates
• Preparing cost analysis documents
• Producing quotations and proposals
• Supporting the team throughout the sales process
• Assisting with project enquiries across the UK

Key Skills

• Career minded, enthusiastic and can do attitude
• Good attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Confident communication skills
• Team player
• Willingness to learn and focus
• Willing to travel across sites across the UK so ideally will hold a full drivers licence and be able to drive.

If you have experience in MS Office, AutoCad, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max this would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop technical, commercial and customer-facing skills within a supportive environment with the opportunity to progress.