Graduate Estimating Coordinator

YTL Construction UK; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bath is seeking a Graduate Estimating Coordinator to join their dynamic estimating team. The role involves logging tenders, maintaining records, and supporting estimators in their day-to-day tasks on high-impact infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and previous experience in construction or engineering. The position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Up to 20% pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday, rising to 28

Option to sell/buy holidays

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Lease electric car via salary sacrifice

Cashback from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Access to health and wellbeing platform

Support from mental health first aiders

Referral fee for successful hires

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction or Engineering.
• Possession of a relevant degree.
• Confident and assertive demeanor.
• A positive, methodical attitude.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in AI technologies.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Log all incoming tenders and queries.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Allocate projects to estimators based on workload.
• Update estimating systems with current rates.
• Improve cost libraries and benchmarking data.
• Organize and expand the quotation database.
• Capture historic project data for future use.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers.
• Assist estimators with document control.
• Manage actions from review meetings.
• Streamline internal processes.

Skills

Construction or Engineering experience

Relevant degree

Confident and assertive manner

Positive, methodical approach

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Interest in AI functions

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows packages

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) is seeking a Graduate Estimating Coordinator to join our dynamic and forward-thinking estimating team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high‑impact infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, team‑driven environment.

As a Graduate Estimating Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Estimating function.

What you\'ll do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• logging all incoming tenders and enquiries
• maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records
• allocating projects to the appropriate estimators based on workload and skills
• updating core estimating systems with the latest labour, plant, and material rates
• contribute to the continuous improvement of our cost libraries and benchmarking data
• organising and expanding our quotation database
• ensuring historic project data is captured and accessible to support future tendering
• obtaining 3rd-party quotes from suppliers
• assisting estimators with document control, data entry, and tender coordination tasks
• arranging, attending, and managing actions from review meetings
• helping streamline internal processes for improved efficiency.

What you\'ll need

We are looking for someone who has:

• previous experience working within Construction or Engineering
• a relevant degree
• a confident and assertive manner
• a positive, methodical and ‘can do\' approach
• a good understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Windows packages, particularly Excel
• knowledge and/or interest in AI functions such as Co-Pilot
• sound interpersonal skills, including telephone and written communication skills.

We are open to applicants who want a 30 or 40-hour working week.

What you\'ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days\' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team