Trainee Estimator - Civils & Groundworks

Trainee Estimator

South Staffs Groundworks & Civil Engineering Full Training & Career Development

Start your construction career with one of the UK's leading groundworks and civil engineering contractors.

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering large-scale residential infrastructure projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint a Trainee Estimator to join their commercial team based in South Staffs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within estimating. Whether you're a college leaver, graduate or already working within construction, our client is looking for attitude, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn above all else.

You'll receive full training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to work alongside experienced estimators on major residential groundworks and civil engineering schemes for some of the UK's leading housebuilders.

The Role

As part of an experienced estimating team, you'll learn how to prepare competitive tenders, measure quantities, review drawings and specifications, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, produce cost comparisons, assist with bid submissions and develop a strong understanding of commercial construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects from enquiry through to contract award.

About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, motivated and eager to develop a successful career within construction.

Ideally you'll have:

• A genuine interest in construction or civil engineering.
• Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A full UK Driving Licence (or be working towards obtaining one).

Applications are welcomed from:

• Construction, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering graduates.
• HNC/HND Construction students, college or school leavers with strong Maths.
• Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyors, or candidates already working within construction looking to move into estimating.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full training, mentoring and structured career development.
• Exposure to major residential groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Long-term career progression with a financially secure and growing contractor.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading contractor that genuinely invests in developing its people. If you're looking for a business where you can learn, grow and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV today. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence by the recruiting consultant.