Junior Estimator

Junior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor - Job Specification

Reports to: Director

Calling all fast, capable, independent, and experienced estimators.

Have a positive and collaborative working environment.

Have the opportunity to build an estimating team.

We are looking for candidates to join a pro-active and enterprising team. A candidate who is willing to undertake work on both new builds and existing building, and perform site visits to investigate the best method of work, and oversee and manage intrusive cladding investigations.

The role will be varied and cover (amongst others), the following:

· Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings

· Liaising with clients and consultants

· Carry out site visits and surveys

· Measuring and take offs for materials, plant and labour

· Assist with tenders within short timescales, common return period between 2 and 4 weeks

· Assist with tenders between 1 and 3 projects at any time period

· Identify and present tender qualifications and exclusions

· Produce Value Engineering solutions

· Obtain, understand and scrutinise subcontractor quotations

· Assist the company and teams on the commercial function.

· Maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels within the Company and with all sister companies, as well as externally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and third parties.

· Maintain a flexible working approach and assist other teams, such as the sales team, as required

Mandatory skills & experience:

· Prior experience in estimating or quantity surveying

· IT skills; competent in Word, & Excel (competence in estimating software and AutoCAD preferred but not essential)

· Excellent spoken and written English

Availability:

· Full time; 9:00-17:00pm, Monday to Friday

· Offices based in London

Remuneration:

· Competitive starting salary

· Training and coaching will be provided.

The company is a specialist cladding & facades contractor in construction industry. The candidate will be working hand-in-hand with the director.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Estimator - 240215