Graduate Estimator
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent with some hybrid working
About the role:
Are you a recent graduate with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Join a well-established and innovative manufacturer that delivers bespoke solutions across retail, commercial, infrastructure, and hospitality sectors.
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Estimator. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive expert mentoring, and build a rewarding career in estimating and commercial management.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the estimating team with client enquiries, drawings, and specifications.
- Assisting in preparing cost estimates for materials, labour, and installation.
- Sourcing supplier quotations and analysing costs for best value.
- Learning to prepare client quotations and tender documents.
- Maintaining pricing databases and supplier records.
- Participating in project handovers and team meetings.
- Contributing to continuous improvement within the department.
About you:
- A degree in Maths, Built Environment, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail.
- A proactive learner with a keen interest in estimating and project delivery.
- Confident with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to grow professionally.
Desirable:
- Awareness of construction or manufacturing processes.
- Experience from a placement, internship, or part-time role in a commercial setting.
- Ability to read technical drawings or specifications.