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Trainee Estimator
Job Posted: 21 minutes ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Summary
Our client is a respected contractor specialising in healthcare and education projects. They deliver high-quality, compliant builds that improve patient care and learning environments. With a supportive culture, structured training and clear progression routes, they are looking for a Trainee Estimator to join their team.
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with senior estimators and take responsibility for producing accurate costings and tender submissions for healthcare and education projects. This is a hands-on, learning-first role with exposure to pre-construction, procurement and commercial management.
* Support senior estimators in preparing tender submissions and cost plans
* Measure drawings and produce take-offs using plans and software
* Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
* Prepare bills of quantities, cost breakdowns and pricing schedules
* Input and maintain estimate databases and pricing templates
* Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings to gather information
* Ensure compliance with client-specific requirements, health & safety and procurement procedures
* Help produce value-engineering options and variance reports
Qualifications
* Strong numeracy and attention to detail
* Some experience or interest in construction, building services, quantity surveying or estimating (placements, college courses, apprenticeships or relevant admin/estimating experience)
* Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications (training provided if needed)
* Good IT skills; comfortable with Excel. Familiarity with estimating software is a plus but not essential
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* A proactive, coachable attitude and desire to progress into a qualified estimator role
* Willingness to travel to local sitesBefore You Apply
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