Graduate Design Estimator

Graduate Design Estimator Engineer

Chorley

Salary upto £40,000

An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a technically strong Graduate Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team in Chorley. This is a key role that blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a wide range of piling and foundation projects across the region.

You'll take a lead in developing cost-effective, technically robust solutions for tenders and live projects, working with clients from early enquiry through to order and post-award technical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team delivering innovative foundation schemes across the UK, with full training given.

Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary up to £40,000 DOE
Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer
Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay
Life assurance (4x salary)
25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown
Strong career development support and progression opportunities

Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Job Overview

Deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing, tension, laterally loaded piles, and retaining structures.
Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages, including post-award redesigns and site modifications.
Estimate and prepare competitive tenders that maximise opportunity success.
Evaluate incoming piling enquiries and assess technical suitability.
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve site or technical issues.
Maintain design accountability through project handover and delivery.
Support junior engineers through mentoring, development, and day-to-day guidance.
Work collaboratively with regional teams to ensure bids align with company strategy and client expectations.
Attend pre-tender meetings and client site visits as needed.
Ensure all technical solutions comply with industry and company standards.

Graduate Design Estimator Engineer

Job Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology Geotechnical Engineering, or similar
Interest in a unique dual role with Design and Estimating
Confident in client interaction, technical negotiation, and cross-team collaboration.
UK Driving Licence
Based in the North West
Understanding of site safety and risk management principles.
Basic knowledge of business operations, contracts, and project costing.

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.

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