Apprenticeship in Technical Sales – Timber Construction Export (M/F)

Simonin; Montlebon; Remote; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Simonin, based in Montlebon, is seeking an apprentice Export Quantity Surveyor / Technical Sales Representative to learn how to analyze technical files, take-off quantities and support costing for timber construction projects.

You will work with the export and design teams, develop technical and commercial offers, and gain experience in meetings with clients and partners while learning SIMONIN products and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bac+3 minimum in wood construction, building or technical studies.
• BTS SCBH or equivalent training in wood.
• Good knowledge of blueprint reading and timber construction techniques.
• Cadwork software proficiency appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical files and calls for tenders.
• Carry out measurements, quantity take-offs and participate in project costing.
• Contribute to development of technical and commercial offers (quotes, reports, plans).
• Participate in consultations with suppliers and partners.
• Communicate with design office, production and works teams to ensure feasibility and monitoring.
• Participate in client meetings, technical meetings and business follow-up.
• Develop knowledge of timber construction techniques, SIMONIN products and current regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Timber design

Construction techniques

Education

Bac +3 in wood construction/building/technical studies

BTS SCBH (Wood Construction Systems and Housing)

Tools

Cadwork software

Job description

Simonin is a company renowned for its expertise in carrying out large-scale projects, both in France and internationally. Specializing in glued laminated timber framing and the manufacture of high-end wood components, Simonin works on a variety of ambitious buildings, where technical skill and excellence are at the heart of every project.

The Simonin company belongs to the Ateliers de France Group, a major player in heritage restoration and high-end projects: luxury hotels and boutiques, historical monuments, private mansions, castles… With nearly 57 subsidiaries located in 15 countries, the Group brings together around 3000 employees and generates a turnover of nearly 850 million euros.

To support our development, we are looking for passionate, motivated people who are eager to put their skills to work on unique projects.

Proposed missions

With the support of your tutor and the export sales team, you will gradually discover the role of an Export Quantity Surveyor / Technical Sales Representative by participating in the following tasks:

• Analyze technical files and calls for tenders.
• Carry out measurements, quantity take-offs and participate in project costing.
• Contribute to the development of technical and commercial offers (quotes, technical reports, preliminary plans, etc.).
• Participate in consultations with suppliers and partners.
• Communicating with the various departments of the company (design office, production, works) in order to ensure the feasibility and proper monitoring of projects.
• Participate in client meetings, technical meetings and business follow-up.
• Develop your knowledge of timber construction techniques, SIMONIN products and current regulations.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gradually gain autonomy in all of these tasks.

Our ideal profile

Looking to develop your skills in an environment combining technical expertise, cost estimation, and international client relations? Montlebon (25).

Minimum Bac +3 level education in the field of wood construction, building or technical studies.

Ideally, the candidate will have a BTS SCBH (Wood Construction Systems and Housing) or equivalent training in the field of wood.

Good knowledge of blueprint reading, timber design and construction techniques.

Proficiency in English for communication with our international clients and partners.

Proficiency in Cadwork software is appreciated.

Curious, rigorous and with good interpersonal skills.