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Junior Estimator

United Kingdom, Northampton Employment contract · Job Posted December 28, 2025
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Job Description

Our in-house estimating team works alongside our nationwide network of branches to deliver accurate, detailed estimates of materials for our customers projects. Our Estimating team has a clear interest and passion in the construction industry, so we hope you will too.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with architectural drawings and information for domestic construction projects
  • Calculate the exact material type and quantity needed using bespoke systems

Requirements

  • Ability to retain information
  • Ability to transfer information
  • Sound mathematical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Great organisational skills
  • Great attention to detail

What we offer

  • Competitive bonus
  • Save-as-you-earn scheme
  • Buy-as-you-earn scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses
  • Fantastic training and development
  • Opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group
  • Role specific apprenticeship within the first 12 months of employment

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