Graduate / Trainee Estimator
Location: Brands Hatch
Salary: Circa £30,000 + Benefits
Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established and highly respected Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor who are seeking a Graduate Estimator / Trainee Estimator to join their growing commercial team.
Established for over 30 years, this privately owned contractor specialises in infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering works for major UK residential developers. Operating across approximately 30 live sites at any one time, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality delivery, staff retention and long-term client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or numerically minded individual looking to establish a long-term career in construction estimating. Full training and support will be provided, with the opportunity to develop commercial and technical knowledge while working alongside experienced Estimators on a variety of groundwork and infrastructure projects.
Graduate Estimator / Trainee Estimator Salary & Benefits
Salary £28,000 - £32,000 DOE (subject to experience)
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Enhanced Pension scheme
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Christmas shutdown (4 days of annual leave required)
Full training and ongoing professional development
Long-term stable employment
Strong staff retention and career progression opportunities
Graduate Estimator / Trainee Estimator Job Overview
Assisting the Estimating team with the preparation of competitive tenders for groundworks and civil engineering projects
Supporting the measurement and take-off of quantities from drawings and specifications
Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and project requirements
Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontractor works
Obtaining and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
Supporting the preparation and submission of tender documents
Liaising with the commercial and operational teams to develop an understanding of project costs and delivery requirements
Developing knowledge of groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads and associated infrastructure
Maintaining accurate estimating records and documentation
Graduate Estimator / Trainee Estimator Job Requirements
Degree / HNC / T-Level in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred but not essential
Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with figures are essential
Good attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem-solving
Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Strong organisational and communication skills
A genuine interest in developing a career within construction estimating
Previous experience within construction, groundworks or civil engineering would be advantageous but is not essential
Willingness to learn and develop within a supportive commercial teamBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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