Junior / Trainee Estimator

Posted 2 hours ago by ACS Staffing Solutions

Location:
Northampton
Salary/Rate:
£20,000 - £25,000/annum
Junior / Trainee Estimator

Northampton

Monday – Friday 9:00 – 5:30

£20,000 -25,000 DOE

 

Are you keen to explore a career in estimating? Our market leading, and award-winning client are looking for a junior to join their estimating team. They will offer an in-depth training and development scheme, surrounded by a dynamic and enthusiastic team.

 

They are keen to have a chat with candidates who are driven, hardworking, motivated, and looking to progress their professional career in the contrstuction industry.

 

Key Duties:

  • To set up estimating files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
  • To complete and maintain archives.
  • Direct communication with supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
  • To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.
  • To take off residential and commercial projects.
  • To maintain enquiry quotation, register per contract.
  • To complete estimating tasks.
  • To answer incoming telephones, taking message or re-directing as appropriate.
 

 

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Good understanding of building and construction
  • Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise
  • Analytical with strong attention to detail  
  • Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships
  • Computer literate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Practical team player with a hands-on style
 

 

Desirable Industry Knowledge:

  • Possible PQS background.
  • Possible main contractor background.
  • Some experience in an estimating role
  • Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects
  • Experience in doing take offs for residential new builds
  • Experience in doing estimates for residential new builds
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
  • Use of estimating software
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
06/10/2024
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
V-38089-4
Job ID:
222441999
Applications:
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