Trainee Estimator (Construction)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Workington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are currently working with a rapidly growing construction client to recruit a Trainee Estimator (Construction) based in Workington. You will receive full training to prepare costings and tenders for projects worth millions.

Starting salary of 28,000–30,000 with company benefits, training and progression opportunities. You will review drawings, calculate material, manufacturing and delivery costs, and support tender submissions with expert guidance.

Qualifications

• Aspiring Estimator, Trainee Estimator or similar.
• Interest in construction, costings and technical drawings.
• Commutable to Workington

Responsibilities

• Prepare costings and quotations for precast concrete projects.
• Calculate material, manufacturing and delivery costs.
• Review technical drawings and project specifications.
• Support tender submissions for projects worth millions of pounds.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate pricing.
• Full training provided with progression to a senior estimating position

Job description

Trainee Estimator (Construction)

28,000 - 30,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression

Workington

Are you an aspiring estimator looking to join a rapidly growing construction company where you will receive full training from experts to do tenders in the millions and progress to senior?

Established in 1980's, this established manufacturer specialises in concrete products for construction and agricultural applications. The company supplies a range of structural components for building projects, commercial developments and infrastructure works across the UK, combining in-house manufacturing with project delivery and installation services.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing costings and quotations for concrete projects, including materials, manufacturing and delivery costs. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will review project requirements, interpret technical drawings, support tender submissions and produce accurate estimates for projects ranging in value up to millions of pounds.

This role would suit an aspiring Estimator looking for full training and progression, with the opportunity to work on multimillion-pound tenders within the construction industry.

The Role:

• Prepare costings and quotations for precast concrete projects
• Calculate material, manufacturing and delivery costs
• Review technical drawings and project specifications
• Support tender submissions for projects worth millions of pounds
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate pricing
• Full training provided with progression to a senior estimating position

The Person:

• Aspiring Estimator, Trainee Estimator or similar
• Interest in construction, costings and technical drawings
• Commutable to Workington

Reference: BBBH27803

Estimator, Trainee, Estimating, Costings, Quotations, Tendering, Tenders, Construction, Concrete, Manufacturing, Structural Drawings, Commercial, Pricing, Workington, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Carlisle

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.