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Job Description:

Junior Estimator

Location: Gatwick Airport
Salary: 30,000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time Permanent Site-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Estimator to join a growing contractor delivering electrical and multi-disciplinary projects within Gatwick Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in estimating and pre-construction. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting tender submissions, pricing projects and developing your commercial knowledge within a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

The Role

As a Junior Estimator, you'll support the preparation of competitive tenders for a range of electrical and multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to ensure submissions are accurate, commercially sound and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of tenders, quotations and pricing submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Measure quantities from drawings and tender information.
• Assist in preparing bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and review returned quotations.
• Compare supplier and subcontractor prices against project requirements.
• Help identify risks, opportunities, exclusions and clarifications within tender documents.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions and qualification notes.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and operational teams to gather tender information.
• Assist in assessing site constraints, logistics and working requirements within a live airport environment.
• Maintain tender records, pricing documentation and quotation logs.
• Support project handovers following successful tender awards.
• Attend internal tender review and project meetings as required.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in developing a career in estimating within the construction or M&E sector.

You will ideally have:

• Some experience within estimating, quantity surveying, construction, M&E, electrical contracting or a similar environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret drawings and specifications, or a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
• The ability to work full-time on site at Gatwick Airport.

What's on Offer

• 30,000 per annum salary
• Company bonus and profit share scheme
• Company benefits package
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression into Estimating, Commercial or Pre-Construction roles
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects at Gatwick Airport

Apply today for a confidential discussion and find out more about this exciting opportunity.