Assistant Estimator - Derby

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have 6 to 12 months of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a LEAN mindset. This role involves producing quotations for modular buildings and supporting operations. The position offers flexible work options and attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of relevant experience in a similar role or industry.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• A LEAN mindset when working with supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Efficient production of quotations for modular buildings.
• Regularly review and update fleet condition for accurate data.
• Provide information for costs to completion and handover reports.

Skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Time management and prioritization

Tools

Insphire asset management software

Job description

Job Description
About the role

The opportunity to create is all around you. Whatever your level, whatever your role, whatever the project, you’ll be able to take initiative here and get stuck in. Join our Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Estimator and shape something special.

What you'll be doing

• Efficient production of quotations for Traditional, Nexus and Urban modular buildings - providing guidance on design and specification to provide customers with effective building solutions, suitable for the projects needs and requirements.
• Produce quotations for tender purposes based on effective estimating, using relatable markets rates to ensure BB Modular stay competitive throughout the tender process.
• Regularly review and update fleet condition to provide accurate data on the current fleet numbers and estimated refurbishment costs of fleet buildings in stock.
• Provide information and support of costs to completion and handover reports to operations and commercial managers

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• 6 to 12 months of relevant experience in a similar role or industry.
  
• Strong problem-solving capabilities – including the ability to identify potential issues during early design stages and think beyond the obvious to provide the best solutions for customers.
  
• A LEAN mindset when working with the supply chain and tier 1 contractors to ensure costs are competitive and aligned with current market rates.
  
• Effective time management and priority setting – the ability to stay organised and focused on daily tasks, with a clear understanding of how to prioritise workload effectively.
  

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Knowledge of Insphire asset management software.
  
• Experience or familiarity with the modular building industry.
  
• Strong teamworking abilities and excellent customer-facing skills.
  

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

and

At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone and Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black . Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]