Trainee Estimator

12th March 2025

Trainee Estimator

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery. ​We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

We have exciting opportunities for Trainee Estimators to join our team. Whether you're a recent school leaver, currently pursuing a relevant degree, or a recent or soon-to-be graduate, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Role & Responsibilities

• Assisting a team of Estimators within the Company.
• Work closely with Contracts Management and Estimating departments.
• Take active role in Clark Contracts Supply Chain Management Initiative to ensure relationships are developed with subcontractors.
• Additional duties as required.

 

Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong academic background, with a focus on mathematics.
• The ability to solve problems by acting on own initiative.
• Be IT literate with excellent knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
• Be self-motivated and proactive.
• A positive attitude and the ability to integrate and play an active part in our project teams.

 

Why work for us?

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

As gold accredited members of The 5% Club, we are committed to the continued development of all employees, and successful candidates will be given full support to start/complete their academic studies and be given the platform to establish themselves in their career.

 

To apply please fill out this application form.

 

Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with The General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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