Trainee Estimator – Roofing, Full Training

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

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.