Graduate Design Estimator
Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Chorley Salary upto £40,000 An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a technically strong Graduate Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team in Chorley. This is a key role that blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a wide range of piling and foundation projects across the region. You'll take a lead in developing cost-effective, technically robust solutions for tenders and live projects, working with clients from early enquiry through to order and post-award technical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team delivering innovative foundation schemes across the UK, with full training given. Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Salary & Benefits Competitive Salary up to £40,000 DOECompany Pension Scheme - 6% from employerPrivate healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick payLife assurance (4x salary)25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdownStrong career development support and progression opportunities Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Job Overview Deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing, tension, laterally loaded piles, and retaining structures.Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages, including post-award redesigns and site modifications.Estimate and prepare competitive tenders that maximise opportunity success.Evaluate incoming piling enquiries and assess technical suitability.Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve site or technical issues.Maintain design accountability through project handover and delivery.Support junior engineers through mentoring, development, and day-to-day guidance.Work collaboratively with regional teams to ensure bids align with company strategy and client expectations.Attend pre-tender meetings and client site visits as needed.Ensure all technical solutions comply with industry and company standards. Graduate Design Estimator Engineer Job Requirements Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology Geotechnical Engineering, or similarInterest in a unique dual role with Design and EstimatingConfident in client interaction, technical negotiation, and cross-team collaboration.UK Driving LicenceBased in the North WestUnderstanding of site safety and risk management principles.Basic knowledge of business operations, contracts, and project costing. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
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