Job Descrption
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
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