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Junior Estimator

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shift (flexible start time)
Benefits:24 Days Holiday (+ 8 Days Bank Holiday) / Company bonus scheme / On-site parking / Annual pay rise / Employee of the month reward scheme / Company events / One-off extra effort rewards / Financial mortgage & budgeting advice / Monday morning company breakfast / Monthly meal reward for hitting sales target / Flexible working hours 

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well‑established, family‑run SME based in Derby, who are looking to appoint a Junior Estimator to join their growing team. This is a developmental role, ideal for someone with strong numerical skills who is comfortable working in an office environment and keen to build a career in estimating within the construction or building services sector.

Previous estimating experience is beneficial but not essential. Full training, mentoring, and structured development will be provided.

The RoleInitially, you will support the estimating and sales function by managing incoming enquiries, setting up project files, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records. As you progress, you will be trained to prepare estimates for air conditioning, ventilation, and extraction systems and take on greater responsibility within the estimating process.

 You will work closely with the sales and project management teams to ensure projects are handed over smoothly and customer service standards remain high.

 Key Responsibilities

Acknowledge and review all new enquiries
Set up and manage new project files
Request and review supplier quotations, including negotiating where appropriate
Arrange and minute meetings, following up on actions
Update internal documentation and run reports
Schedule and attend site surveys, initially with support
Prepare and issue estimates, including value‑engineering options
Complete estimate follow‑up calls within 24 working hours
Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline data
Support clear handovers to the project management team
Attend weekly learning sessions and contribute ideas and improvementsCareer DevelopmentThis is an excellent opportunity to join a close‑knit team where internal progression is actively encouraged. 

What We're Looking ForEssential:

Strong numerical and analytical skills
Comfortable working in an office‑based, team environment
Organised, diligent, and detail‑focused
Good written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learnDesirable but not essential:

Construction or building services exposure
Any estimating or commercial experience
Strong Excel or data‑handling skillsIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is steady, consistent, and reliable, with an interest in technical detail and problem‑solving. They will have a logical, mature, and self‑disciplined approach, be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and be a strong cultural fit within a collaborative, family‑run business.

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