Junior Estimator

Looking to start a new career? Develop new or existing skills? Ever wondered how those in the building trade know the materials and quantity needed for a given project?

You don't need experience, we will provide full training.

Our in-house estimating team works alongside our nationwide network of branches to deliver accurate, detailed estimates of materials for our customers projects.

What you’ll do

Our Estimating team has a clear interest and passion in the construction industry, so we hope you will too. You and the team will be working with architectural drawings and information, for domestic construction projects. You’ll be trained to calculate the exact material type and quantity needed by using bespoke systems, which our branch colleagues can translate into accurate quotations and orders.

Is this you?

We’re not asking for you to have worked in a similar role previously but your ability to retain information, transfer information and have sound mathematical skills, all of which are key to ensuring success for both our customers’ projects and our own business strategy.

Along with the above, you’ll also have:

• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Great organisational skills
• Great attention to detail
  
  

As part of our team, we’ll support you in developing your career which could involve further education relative to the team and services, progression within the department or other divisions of the business.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development, have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. Where applicable, our junior / estimators are expected to enrol onto a role specific apprenticeship within the first 12 months of employment.

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

Competitive bonus

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Buy-as-you-earn scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses

A Bit About Us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 19,000 colleagues and more than 1,500 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!