Graduate Estimator

Graduate Estimator – 2024

Motherwell, Strathclyde, Central Belt.

£32,500.00 + Benefits. Full Time (37.5)

Why a Graduate Estimator at Morgan Sindall Construction?

Let us say why we believe you should choose Morgan Sindall as the next step in your career.

At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.

Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that everyone brings to their work, their team and the wider business.

We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We actively promote an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative and rewarding environment.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Investors in People – Platinum company. In 2023, we also achieved the new ‘We Invest in Wellbeing GOLD' accreditation: We are the first Construction company to have completed it! We are also accredited to the Silver standard of the Armed Forces Covenant, for us it’s a promise to supporting the people who have protected us. The accreditation is held by all Morgan Sindall Group companies, so you can be assured you're joining a business where veterans and their families are supported and valued.

You’ll work with our teams as an ambassador to promote and influence future generations to our thriving industry and have access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities on what YOU want, after all it is your future with us.

What will I be doing as a Graduate Estimator?

As part of our 24-month graduate programme you will gain first class on-the-job experience in your role fully supported by line management and the wider network of skilled colleagues in the business. The graduate development programme provides key skills relevant to your technical discipline, personal development and professional body qualification.

A day as a Graduate Estimator can look like:

• Support the estimating team to achieve deadlines as part of the wider pre-contract team
• Obtain the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends.
• Identifying and reporting on risk and opportunity and scope.
• Assisting with tender pricing strategies and continuously monitor market pricing.
• Review and assess tender documentation ensuring all documents are received and are correct.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to working in a company where diversity is encouraged, and people’s differences are celebrated ourGraduate Estimator opportunity is a permanent contract with a starting salary of £32,500.00 per annum on offer with the additional benefit of a Company Car or Cash Allowance reflecting your Morgan Sindall Benefit Grade. Another benefit of our graduate programme is continuous recognition over the 24 months with salary progression of up to a maximum 5% every 6 months.

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect:

Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years’ service and the holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; 10-days fully paid Reservist leave; professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Awards; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; Enhanced Family leave from Day One and more!

How we will support and help grow your career.

Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path.

We want you to be YOU. We encourage innovation. We encourage challenging the status quo. Just because something may be challenging, doesn’t make it impossible. Bring your ideas and forge your own future with us.

What we need from you

Reporting to the Senior Estimating Manager of our Scotland Region, you will principally be responsible for supporting the preparation of tender pricing, coordinating and challenging the input from the wider construction team including procurement, engineering and commercial, and supporting the bid management and quality submission requirements.

• You will need to be able to provide or obtain the right to work in the UK.
• You will need to be able to drive and provide or obtain a full UK Driving Licence.
• You will be educated to SCQF Level 10 with knowledge and the relevant skills in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Technical, or equivalent.
• You’ll be focused on providing a professional, comprehensive, and sustainable estimating support across our pre-construction function.
• Desire to work towards professional chartership.
• Have a real passion for the industry and want to deliver exceptionally, the places where we live, learn, work, play, care and protect.

Anything else?

Why wait? Our graduate opportunities can remain open until all positions are filled, but we like to make decisions fast when we spot talent to bring onboard to our team so get your application in today!

Want to be a future leader within a business where inclusivity is celebrated, and sustainability is key? Morgan Sindall Construction’s Graduate Development Programme is where you can start.

As an equal opportunities and accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, Morgan Sindall Construction is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during any part of our recruitment process, please get in contact with our team.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Morgan Sindall Construction has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.