Graduate Trainee Estimator

We have an opportunity for a graduate in the following or similar degrees:

• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• Commercial Management
• Structural Engineering
• Math and/or Physics
• Architectural Technology

We’re working with an established business within the construction and manufacturing sector who are looking to appoint a junior Estimator to join their team.

This suits either a graduate or someone early into their career who has an interest in the construction sector, and looking for a role where they will be provided full training and support, along with a clear progression path for a career in estimating.

Responsibilities:

As a graduate estimator you will…

• Manage the full estimating process, from initial enquiry through to accurate and commercially competitive quotation.
• Interpret technical drawings and project specifications to determine pricing and requirements.
• Source and negotiate costs with existing and new suppliers, working closely with procurement where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, responding to enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, supporting wider sales and business development activity.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and industry events to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and product knowledge, ensuring work is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Requirements:

As a graduate estimator, you will need…

• Ideally a degree in one of the above listed degrees, or experience within a similar role
• Experience within construction, manufacturing or a related industry would be beneficial, but not essential
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits:

As a graduate estimator you will get…

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company events and team activities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment, sitting with the wider sales team
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting construction and manufacturing projects
• Opportunities to get involved hands on with business development and getting out the office to visit clients

This is a great opportunity for someone at an early stage of their estimating career or a graduate who is looking to build their experience within an established and supportive business. You’ll receive full training and support, with genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within the company.

If you think you fit the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.