Assistant Estimator

Join a expanding Slough-based team as an Assistant Estimator! This is a rewarding one-year fixed-term contract, with a promising potential to transition into a permanent role. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, you'll play a pivotal role in a valued team. Immediate availability is preferred, as we are eager to welcome you to our close-knit work environment. As a company at the forefront of our specialised industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a familial atmosphere, where you're recognised as more than just a number. Elevate your career and be part of a company that values your contribution and growth.

Assistant Estimator

Location Slough

Salary - GBP30k

37.5 hours per week

Assistant Estimator Job Description

• Assisting in compiling estimates to provide an existing or potential client .This will involve analysing the material and people costs needed, to create a competitive quote that will aid management in bidding and securing profitable contracts and retenders.
• As a Trainee Estimator, you will work flexibly and observe all agreements, customs and practice concerning interchangeability of jobs.
• As a member of the sales team, reporting to your line Manager in the first instance, this role encompasses a substantial internal interface, supplier liaison and some customer contact.
• Taking instruction from the estimators, Business Development Managers (BDM s), Service Directors (SD s), Contract Managers (CM s), other work colleagues and customers outside of the formal lines of reporting, this position requires a proactive, self-managed, detailed and task-orientated approach.
• Reviewing tender documents and printing off relevant paperwork and drawings if required.
• Filing tender information once contract is secured or lost.
• Conduct site surveys along with the sales team.
• Assisting in carrying out detailed M&E planned preventative maintenance (PPM) cost pricing and estimation for new contracts, variations to contracts and re-tendered contracts.
• Assist in the creation of asset schedules and assist with the proposal preparation for submission to customers on behalf of or in association with field-based BDM s and Bid Team.
• Undertake on-going improvements associated with the production, submittal and internal processing of enquiries and their related systems.
• Assist in carrying out the M&E PPM contract cost estimation and pricing in accordance with internal task schedules, time allowances, customer prepared schedules and SLA s.
• Obtain technically compliant and commercially advantageous prices from specialist suppliers and sub-contractors in accordance with enquiry requirements.
• Assist with the submission of hard and soft copy proposals and tender returns in accordance with customer requirements independently or in association with BDM s and other colleagues.
• Liaise in all respects as necessary with the BDM s, SD s, CM s, and other colleagues to ensure the timely, accurate effective and efficient processing of enquiries.
• Implement and or assist in the efficient and effective handover of new, renewed, and re-tendered contracts to the operations department in accordance with internal processes.
• Implement and/or assist in the efficient and effective modifications to contracts (addendums and variations) in accordance with internal processes.
• Directly liaise with customers as is required in the undertaking of the role as and when required.
• Submitting weekly timesheets

Person Specification

Proficient in workload management

Proficient in IT, MS Excel, Word, and Power Point

In Return

You will be offered a competitive starting salary of GBP30k, On site parking, 25 days holiday plus banks.

UK applicants only will be considered

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