Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

Competetive Salary

Swadlincote | Full-time | Hybrid work after Probation | Fast-Track to Management

Get paid to learn, grow, and climb the ladder into Management in a high paced Estimating / Design role

Join a market-leading construction-product manufacturer that promotes graduates into senior, client-facing or team-lead roles within three years. You'll master estimating and basic structural checks while a mentor and external courses set you up for higher salaries and bigger responsibility.

What's in it for you

Clear progression roadmap to Senior Estimator, Design Manager or People-Manager track.

Formal training budget

Salary reviews at defined milestones (prove you've levelled up, watch your pay follow).

33 days' holiday | health cash plan | life assurance | staff rewards & discounts.

Typical graduate pathway

Months 0-6 - learn the software, price real enquiries, shadow design & site reviews.

Months 6-18 - own small/medium projects; sit design-hand-over meetings; attend client calls.

Months 18-36 - choose your next step: Senior Design Engineer / International Progression

Day-to-day you will

Convert architect's drawings into accurate cost schedules (training provided).

Liaise with contractors, merchants and production to lock in budgets and delivery dates.

Work with in-house structural engineers on basic calcs and value-engineering ideas.

Compile hand-over packs so project teams hit the ground running.

Analyse win/loss data to sharpen future bids.

We're looking for

Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Mgmt or similar

Confident interpreting drawings; solid knowledge of construction process & standards.

Curiosity about how buildings go together and a head for numbers.

Confident communicator keen to build client relationships.

Ready to turn your degree into rapid career growth? Apply now and secure your place on this fast-track programme.

Advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd acting as an Employment Agency.

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