Junior Estimator

Junior Estimator
Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working; a minimum of three days per week in our office)
The Company
Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver unrivalled service. We have grown 20%+ year after year for nearly two decades and are now the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market.
We are passionate about the people that join us. Our aim is to ensure you enjoy your work with us - that you thrive and grow in the role, rather than just get by. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back and support others with charitable initiatives and donations all year long.
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We are currently seeking a Junior Estimator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £40,000 per annum including car allowance
- Significant quarterly bonus
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working options
- Annual social events
If you have experience in construction and great Excel skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career with our thriving company.
You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration, with daily team huddles and regular social events to foster a strong sense of community.
Plus, you’ll get to benefit from a balanced work-life with hybrid working options, spending three days in the office and two days working from home each week!
So, if you’re passionate about delivering excellence and looking for a fulfilling career with growth potential, apply now!
The Role
As a Junior Estimator, you will be responsible for estimating and interpreting specifications for our balconies.
Working with other Estimators, Project Leads, Account Managers and the sales team, you will calculate the costings of projects to enable the sales team to win and deliver projects on time and to budget.
You will also deal with a variety of enquiries, looking through drawing packs and reading drawings to put together pricing for projects.
Additionally, you will:
- Prepare client presentations and proposals
- Attend regular team meetings
About You
To be considered as a Junior Estimator, you will need:
- Experience in construction
- Good Excel and maths skills
- The ability to manage a conflicting workload and mitigate change
- Good commercial awareness and eye for detail
Other organisations may call this role Sales Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Contract Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Building Estimator, or Construction Quantity Surveyor.
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