Trainee Estimator Stonehouse, Gloucester Join a leading utilities company that values innovation and service excellence.At Last Mile Design & Build, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector.Our Estimating team is expanding, and were excited to welcome a motivated Trainee Estimator to grow with us. As a Trainee Estimator, youll play a key role in supporting the team with accurate and timely commercial estimating validations.Youll assist in preparing tenders and design variation validations while gaining valuable hands-on experience across our processes.This role offers the opportunity to build both commercial awareness and technical knowledge, working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to projects that make a real impact. Whats in it for you as a Trainee Estimator? Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down. 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays Holiday buy scheme Discretionary bonus EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service) Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Up to 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) Refer a friend incentive Stream - Financial wellbeing platform Employee assistance programme Hybrid Working Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles* Private medical insurance* Company sick pay* *Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period* Your responsibilities as a Trainee Estimator: Support Estimating Activities: Assist with validating tenders and design variations, ensuring all work complies with company procedures and Delegation of Authority (DoA). Contribute to Project Success: Help review contract documentation, participate in tender settlement meetings, and support the smooth conversion of newly awarded projects. Maintain Accuracy & Compliance: Keep documentation up to date, prioritise tasks effectively, and ensure work meets company SLAs and compliance standards. Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Sales, Design, and internal stakeholders to support client-focused solutions and effective project delivery. Engage & Contribute: Attend team meetings, share updates, and play an active role in improving processes while learning about cost estimating, construction methods, and safety standards. Experience / Knowledge: Experience or exposure to the utility sector or a similar environment is desirable. An understanding of utility networks is desirable. An understanding of the estimating processes is preferred. Familiarity with estimating software tools (e.g. simPRO) is advantageous. Qualifications Working towards or recently completed a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Equivalent experience or a relevant apprenticeship will also be considered. Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Trainee Estimator? Apply now! We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. About us: Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities.We take responsibility for the last mile of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks. Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. Working through our operating companies UKPS(in South of England and Wales),Energetics(in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption businessLast Mile Asset Management, we offer a one-stop shop for new utility connections. Were proud to be both a Great Place to Workcertified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. For further enquiries, visit our website atwww.lastmile-group.com At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.