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.
Salary range
- £30,000