Trainee / Assistant Estimator role - £18,000 - £27,000 (depending on experience)- Building. Projects include Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Mixed use - Merseyside
The client
An established Merseyside based main contractor are looking for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator with a main contracting, general construction background. An exciting opportunity to work on health, education, housing and mixed used projects. The tender values will be between £500k and £6 million. This role as an exciting opportunity and offers the potential for progression to Estimator, Senior Estimator .
An established contractor with an opportunity to work on tenders covering a wide range of different sectors, the successful candidate would be vital to the continuing growth of this exciting organisation.
Duties
Monitor potential incoming enquiries
Build relationships with Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Competitors
Maintain up-to-date market knowledge of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors
Prepare & send out sub-contract & material enquiries using conquest enquiry system
Where required produce accurate take-off using Excel
Manage, as directed, enquiries for labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors
Price bills/schedules analytically and produce quote comparisons using excel estimating software
Complete tender pricing for adjudication by the tender committee, including reporting on any risks or onerous conditions, providing a winning edge
Liaise with planner to assess programme & preliminaries
Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project.
On secured projects prepare information for handover to the contract team
Assist in developing Company estimating library
Check tender documentation Measure tender against
Decision Analysis Inform Tender Committee on Contract Conditions
Essentials
Some construction estimating experience - ESSENTIAL
Some main contracting estimating experience with a main contractor builder - desirable / ideal
Construction related qualification
Ability to take off from drawings - essential
• Hardworking and driven personality
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegates as appropriate
Salary and Package
£18,000 - £27,000 - depending on experience and level
Car Allowance,
Pension plus contributions,
Private Health care
Based in Merseyside
To register your interest in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your most recent CV to myself or call me if you have any questions on 07980 006 436 for a confidential discussion my email address is alexandra.smith@anderselite.com
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Trainee / Assistant Estimator
- Location: Warrington
- Salary: £18k - 27k per year + Pension, Holidays
- Job Type:Permanent
Posted about 2 years ago
- Sector: Construction
- Contact: Alex Smith
- Contact Email: Alexandra.Smith@Anderselite.com
- Contact Phone: 0161 832 7577
- Expiry Date: 08 March 2022
- Job Ref: 395229ASM