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Trainee Estimator\n\nDerby (Hybrid)\n\n£29,000 to £35,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Training + Progression + Flexible Working\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Estimator to join a well-established construction group within a traditional building and masonry business, offering long-term career development, structured progression, and strong internal support.\n\nAre you early in your career and looking to build a future in estimating?\n\nDo you have strong Excel and IT skills with a methodical approach to work?\n\nAre you looking for a business that will invest in your development and give you clear progression routes?\n\nThis established construction group operates multiple successful businesses across building, facades, cladding, and manufacturing. The role sits within their traditional building arm, which delivers masonry-led projects and works closely with a small, tight-knit commercial team. The business has recently refreshed its company values and is focused on long-term, sustainable growth with the right people in place.\n\nIn this role, you will support the pre-construction and estimating team, assisting with measurements from drawings, pricing, supplier liaison, and tender support.

You will gain exposure to multiple live projects while developing strong core estimating skills, with the opportunity to progress into Estimator and Senior Estimator roles over time. Training is fully supported and can be tailored depending on whether you wish to follow an estimating or surveying route.\n\nThe ideal candidate will be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working independently, with strong Excel skills and a genuine interest in construction.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to establish a long-term career in estimating within a supportive, values-driven business.\n\nThe Role:\n\nSupporting the pre-construction and estimating function\nMeasuring quantities from drawings\nAssisting with pricing and tender submissions\nWorking across multiple projects simultaneously\nLiaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams\nAttending tender and project meetings when required\nSupporting lump sum pricing and bill preparation\nClear training and progression\n The Person:\n\nStrong IT and Excel skills\nMethodical, organised, and detail-oriented\nInterest in construction, estimating, or commercial roles\nComfortable working independently and managing own workload after training\nGood communication skills and professional attitude\nAligned with values such as trust, respect, integrity, and passion\nBased within commutable distance of Derby\n\nReference Number: BBH(phone number removed)\n\nTo apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.\n\nRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.\n\nThe salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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