Junior Estimator

Position:
Trainee / Junior Estimator

Location:

Tadworth
Salary: £25,000 - £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: £25,000 - £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.

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