Trainee Estimator
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Trainee Estimator - Lightning Protection Installations
Location: Unit 16-17 H2o Business Units, Lake View Drive, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0HT
Salary: £25,396.80
Are you a confident and motivated school leaver or graduate looking to build a career in a niche, fast-growing industry? Are you a recent graduate with a passion for problem-solving and an eye for detail? Join our national estimating team at BEST!
The role
Permanent and Full-time, 40 hours per week between Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with an hour lunch.
As a Trainee Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing quotations and converting a variety of new build and retrofit projects. You will work closely with other estimators and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition of projects to the contract management team.
- Learn to prepare and produce risk assessments, designs, and quotations for lightning and surge protection projects.
- Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients to secure repeat business and generate new opportunities through proactive research.
- Follow up on all quotations and manage client expectations. You may also be required to attend pre- and post-tender meetings.
Who we are looking for
This role is perfect for a self-motivated, intuitive individual who can build and maintain client relationships. We're looking for someone with an A* to C grade in a science, engineering, or maths-related A-level, who is confident interacting with customers.
While a knowledge of the construction industry is a plus, it’s not essential, as we provide full training to help you master this niche field. You should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and have excellent time management skills. A full UK driving licence is also required for occasional travel.
If you’re ready to build a rewarding career and become an expert in a specialised industry, we want to hear from you!
Apply now!
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- Division
- PTSG Electrical Services
- Department
- Installation - Lightning Protection
- Role
- Estimator
- Locations
- Annesley
- Yearly salary
- £25,396.8
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Guardian Electrical Compliance
Guardian Electrical Compliance is one of the UK’s leading providers of electrical safety services, specialising in the inspection, testing, and ongoing compliance of fixed installations. We work closely with duty holders across all sectors to ensure they meet their legal obligations under current legislation — and stay compliant, always.
As part of PTSG, one of Europe’s foremost providers of specialist services to the construction and FM sectors, we operate within PTSG Electrical Services Ltd — one of five dedicated divisions delivering best-in-class support under one roof. Together, we provide nationwide coverage, shared expertise, and a consistent standard of excellence.
To support our recruitment process, we kindly ask agencies not to submit speculative CVs or applications for roles not currently advertised or directly assigned. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered, and we are unable to respond to individual enquiries regarding such applications.
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