Assistant Estimator

TipTopJob; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Tier 1 construction business is seeking a Trainee or Assistant Estimator to join their dynamic team in Slough. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills in a hands-on role, working closely with experienced professionals in the estimating and preconstruction teams. You will be involved from day one, engaging with various projects, including NHS facilities, schools, and commercial developments. The company offers a comprehensive training plan, competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits, along with the possibility of further education support. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Annual Bonus Scheme

Further Education Support

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or commercial quantity surveying is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients/projects and perform cost analysis.
• Produce bills of quantities and liaise with architects and engineers.
• Work with the bid manager and delivery teams to implement best practices.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

RICS Accreditation

Job description

We are looking for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator to join an established Tier 1 construction business from their head office in Slough, working across Oxford and Reading.

They turnover in excess of GBP125 million and target schemes between GBP15 and GBP80 million. They have a healthy mix of clients, a significant amount is repeat negotiated work alongside regional and local framework opportunities and competitive tendering for specific targeted projects.

Typical projects include NHS and care markets, schools - both new build and refurb, industrial and commercial developments, and retail and leisure schemes.

You will have a full bespoke training and development plan to maximize your talents and fulfill your potential. You will be asked to get fully involved from day 1 on a hands-on basis with the estimating manager and wider preconstruction team.

Your duties will include:

1. Identification of clients/projects
2. Cost analysis
3. Production of bills of quantities
4. Liaison with architects and engineers
5. Sending out and dealing with tender enquiries
6. Dealing with existing supply chain
7. Interviewing and appraisal of new contractors to help and work with the delivery teams
8. Identifying cost and programme savings

You will be part of the work-winning team and be expected to work with the existing bid manager, design team, commercial, and delivery teams to build and implement best practice procedures to drive the business forward.

They are offering a competitive package with car allowance, benefits package, and annual bonus scheme. They are happy to either continue funding or look to start you on any further education courses such as a relevant degree or RICS accreditation.

If you are in an estimating role now at a contractor or subcontractor and are not getting the support you need, or are in the commercial quantity surveying world and want to change lanes, this could be the role for you.

The role would suit someone looking to join an established contractor where you can get real hands-on experience and be trained and developed by a team of experts, set your own targets and guidelines, and have the flexibility to exercise your own skills and talents.

Please apply to the advert and I will be in touch to discuss your application or join me on LinkedIn at linkedin/in/paul-bebbington-47107424.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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