Junior Estimator / Cad Operator

Junior Estimator / CAD Operator

Strong Group are currently working with a respected Mechanical Contractor based on the borders of London/Essex who are actively searching for a Junior Estimator / CAD Operator to join them, on a permanent basis.

This contractor delivers Mechanical packages within luxury retail and High-end Residential projects in London.

This is a diverse role, where the successful candidate will be involved in Tendering, CAD operation, producing RAMs and H&S documentation.

You will be shadowing and learning from a Senior member of staff, who will provide constant hands-on, one-to-one training.

Job Description for a Junior Estimator / CAD Operator:

• Ensure tenders are prepared to a high standard
• Obtain competitive and accurate quotations from electrical specialists
• Liaising with other members of the estimating team and contracts managers
• Carry out estimates using electronic packages
• Develop working relationships with design consultants, main contractors and clients to establish communication paths
• Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by architects and designers and make modifications to existing drawings
• Use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs in 2D and 3D models
• Liaise with architects, engineers and designers to understand their design requirements and provide technical advice to manufacturing and construction technicians
• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings
• Ensure drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols
• Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product
• Conduct site visits and surveys when required
• Present working drawings for use in all stages of the project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation
• Produce installation and manufacturing documentation
• Maintain accurate records

Salary for this role has been quoted as £25,000 – £35,0000 pa.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to gerard.sathi@strong-group.co.uk / 020 3967 5020