Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Estimators to develop first-principles estimates for the Civil Works Program, ensuring every pound is accounted for.
• Review drawings and specifications to create costing sheets for materials, labour, and equipment—helping to shape the future of the project.
• Learn how to assess design options and value solutions, ensuring the project is both cost-effective and high-quality.
• Use industry-leading software like Candy Estimating Software and RIB Cost X to develop pricing and bills of quantities.
• Collaborate with project teams and the supply chain to understand methodologies and ensure estimates are realistic and achievable.
• Support presentations and negotiations, learning how to justify pricing to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Track changes to estimates and budgets as the project evolves, gaining hands-on experience in project management.

Skills and Behaviours

• A strong interest in numbers, problem-solving, and construction.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and confidently.
• A can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail—estimating is all about precision!
• Humility: Open to learning from others and embracing new ideas.
• Positivity: Proactively challenges poor quality, identifies solutions, and encourages new ideas.
• Respect: Values the rules, environment, and people you work with.
• Solidarity: Works as part of a 'One Team' culture, supporting colleagues and sharing responsibility for success.
• Clarity: Communicates clearly and promotes collaboration.

Desirable

• Previous experience with Excel or similar software (e.g., through school, college, or personal projects).
• An interest in construction, engineering, or project management.
• Mobile and flexible, with the ability to adapt to the demands of a large-scale project.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.