Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Brentwood Essex
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Trainee / Assistant Estimator Required in Essex
GVR Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor who are looking for a Trainee / Assistant Estimator to join their growing team.
This opportunity will suit someone who has either recently graduated, or someone who has 1-2 years of relevant experience and is looking to pursue their career in Estimating.
Responsibilities of the Trainee / Assistant Estimator:
* Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding
* Measurement of technical drawings using both CAD & traditional measurement methods
* Working amongst the wider team to obtain job specific market rates for materials
* Liaison with business partners and subcontractors to obtain site specific quotations
* Establishing new and building existing relationships with clients / contractors / suppliers
* Coordinate site visits with team members to understand project logistics / constraints
* Creation & preparation of bills of quantities / schedules of rates for submission to clients
* Presentation of tenders for adjudication with senior management team
* Attending meetings with clients to discuss projects / tenders & negotiate contract sums
The Trainee / Assistant Estimator must have/be:
* Have previous construction experience or have completed construction-based education
* Keen to develop skills (training will be offered if required)
* Self-motivated and driven to succeed
* Possess good time management skills and be comfortable working to deadlines
* Work well within a team, but also be happy working individually
* Comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy
* Keen to learn how to be a great communicator
* Have experience with estimating software
If you are interested in the Junior Estimator position above, then please get in touch