Junior Estimator – Communications Infrastructure Team

Location: Braintree, Essex Type: On-site Benefits: Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Swann Engineering Group invites applications for a Junior Estimator to join their Communications Infrastructure team based on-site in Braintree, Essex. This role offers a fantastic training and career development opportunity for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Junior Estimator, you will generate accurate project costings for a range of engineering and infrastructure projects. This includes:

• Researching component pricing, obtaining vendor and contractor quotes
• Assessing time-related costs (design, project management, and installation)
• Supporting the sales team with proposals and budgeting, from customer specifications to final project costing
• Presenting cost analyses and recommendations to management

Responsibilities

• Produce technically accurate quotations based on customer requests, drawings, and project specs.
• Conduct cost-saving research into supply chain efficiency, fabrication methods, installation processes, or value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales teams in client meetings, including delivering technical presentations and participating in engineering/commercial discussions.
• Work with internal/external resources to compile tender costs while ensuring compliance documentation is complete and up to date.
• Stay current with industry regulations and legislative requirements.
• Engage with the supply chain to deliver cost-effective, value-driven solutions for clients.
• Continuously improve your skills through feedback and lessons learnt from completed projects and tender submissions.