Trainee Estimator – Corby
£25,000–£35,000 + 10% bonus Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00, Friday 08:30–16:00
A long‑established roofing contractor with over 45 years’ experience is looking for a Trainee Estimator to join its growing pre‑construction team. The business delivers commercial and industrial roofing projects nationwide and offers a friendly, supportive and down‑to‑earth working environment with excellent long‑term progression.
The Role – Trainee Estimator
This is a full training role where you will learn how to support tenders, pricing and pre‑construction activities across refurbishment and flat roofing schemes. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with measurements, pricing schedules, supplier enquiries and tender documentation, working on projects ranging from £50k to £3m.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting quantity take‑offs and measurements
- Helping prepare tender documents, pricing schedules and cost plans
- Requesting and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Assisting with scope summaries, clarifications and value engineering options
- Working on roofing and refurbishment tenders across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector projects
What You Will Receive
- £25,000–£35,000 depending on experience
- 10% discretionary bonus
- Casual dress and relaxed office culture
- Full training in Estimating
- Clear progression pathway into an Estimator role
- Regular team social events
- Excellent long‑term career prospects
Who This Suits
- Ambitious, eager to learn and reliable
- Strong Maths skills and good IT ability (including basic Excel)
- Ideally some Estimating experience, OR:
- Studying or holding a construction‑related qualification (BTEC, HNC, HND, T Level, apprenticeship)
- Some practical construction experience
- Looking for a long‑term career with progression
- A stable CV is preferred
Hours & Location
- Full‑time, office‑based role in Corby
- Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00
- Friday: 08:30–16:00
- 1‑hour lunch break
How to Apply
Apply online or contact Sally Whittingham.
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