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 method
- 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.
