Trainee Estimator — Kickstart Your Construction Career

Farrans Construction; Antrim; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellbeing

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a Trainee Estimator to join the Pre-Contract team. You will learn to assess project costs, engage with suppliers, and contribute to winning bids for major projects across the UK and Ireland.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management and have placement or site experience. You'll receive mentoring, training and clear development pathways to progress in estimating and commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Industrial placement or 1–3 years' construction exposure desirable.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with good organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Assist with reviewing tender documentation and project specs.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare quantities, cost data and pricing using estimating software.
• Attend site visits to gather information for estimating.
• Collaborate with estimators, project teams and supply chain partners to develop bids.
• Maintain supplier/subcontractor databases and records.
• Contribute to improving estimating processes and best practices.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Farrans Construction is seeking a Trainee Estimator to join the Pre-Contract team. You will learn to assess project costs, engage with suppliers, and contribute to winning bids for major projects across the UK and Ireland.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management and have placement or site experience. You'll receive mentoring, training and clear development pathways to progress in estimating and commercial delivery.