Description
Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent full-time Trainee Estimator position in Glasgow.
The client is a well established and highly respected fit-out and refurbishment contractor. Known for delivering high-quality workspace, interior, and specialist refurbishment projects across Scotland, the company offers an excellent environment for early-career professionals to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in estimating.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their technical, commercial, and analytical skills while gaining hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects. With structured support, ongoing development, and exposure to all aspects of the estimating process, this is a strong career opportunity with genuine prospects for progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, and pricing documents
- Support the take-off and measurement of materials from drawings and specifications
- Help obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and prepare comparisons
- Maintain accurate commercial records, cost libraries, and project documentation
- Work closely with project managers, designers, and operational teams to understand project requirements
- Contribute to tender reviews, budgeting exercises, and commercial forecasting
- Ensure all estimating activity aligns with company procedures, quality standards, and client expectations
What You Bring:
- A relevant qualification in construction, estimating, quantity surveying.
- Strong numerical ability and an analytical, detail-focused approach
- A proactive attitude with a clear desire to learn and progress within a commercial team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation, a supportive internal culture, and a commitment to developing talent from within. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of fit-out and refurbishment projects across Scotland, working closely with an experienced estimating team who will support your career progression every step of the way.
If you’re motivated, eager to build your expertise, and ready to take your next step in the construction industry, we’d love to hear from you.
The client is a well established and highly respected fit-out and refurbishment contractor. Known for delivering high-quality workspace, interior, and specialist refurbishment projects across Scotland, the company offers an excellent environment for early-career professionals to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in estimating.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their technical, commercial, and analytical skills while gaining hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects. With structured support, ongoing development, and exposure to all aspects of the estimating process, this is a strong career opportunity with genuine prospects for progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, and pricing documents
- Support the take-off and measurement of materials from drawings and specifications
- Help obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and prepare comparisons
- Maintain accurate commercial records, cost libraries, and project documentation
- Work closely with project managers, designers, and operational teams to understand project requirements
- Contribute to tender reviews, budgeting exercises, and commercial forecasting
- Ensure all estimating activity aligns with company procedures, quality standards, and client expectations
What You Bring:
- A relevant qualification in construction, estimating, quantity surveying.
- Strong numerical ability and an analytical, detail-focused approach
- A proactive attitude with a clear desire to learn and progress within a commercial team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation, a supportive internal culture, and a commitment to developing talent from within. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of fit-out and refurbishment projects across Scotland, working closely with an experienced estimating team who will support your career progression every step of the way.
If you’re motivated, eager to build your expertise, and ready to take your next step in the construction industry, we’d love to hear from you.