Junior Estimator
2 days ago
Tadworth
Position: Trainee / Junior Estimator Location: Tadworth Salary: Β£25,000 - Β£30,000 (DOE) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee / Junior Estimator to join a well-established specialist contractor, offering structured development, hands-on training, and a clear progression route into a fully independent Estimator role. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in estimating and pre-construction. Trainee / Junior Estimator - Job Overview Assist in preparing estimates and tender submissions Read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications Produce accurate take-offs and quantify materials Help price materials, labour and subcontract packages Prepare and maintain tender documentation and internal databases Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams Support senior estimators through all stages of the tender process Gain exposure to procurement, pre-construction planning, and project handover Trainee / Junior Estimator - Job Requirements Degree or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline (essential) Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking Ability to read drawings (training provided where required) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (essential) - lookups, formulas, data entry, spreadsheets Good general IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) Confident verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail and methodical approach Proactive, eager to learn, and able to follow processes accurately Based within a commutable distance of Tadworth Genuine desire to build a career in estimating Trainee / Junior Estimator - Salary & Benefits Salary: Β£25,000 - Β£30,000 (DOE) Full training and structured progression pathway Mentorship from senior estimators and pre-contracts managers Clear route toward Estimator ? Senior Estimator levels 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Monday-Friday, office-based role Excellent long-term development opportunities Bennett 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ