Junior Estimator / Design Engineer

  • Roundhouse recruitment
  • Newhall, Derbyshire
  • Sep 22, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

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

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

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

  3. 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.