Junior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Junior Estimator/Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team. The position involves producing accurate estimates, managing tender documents, and utilising estimating software, while being part of a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, organizational skills, and a desire to develop their career.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a Junior Estimator/Estimator preferred.
• Enjoys teamwork in a close-knit environment.
• Willingness to attend training courses.

Responsibilities

• Aid in producing high-quality accurate estimates within the estimating department.
• Responsible for packaging tender documents and liaising with subcontractors.
• Attend Tender Handover meetings with the Pre-Construction Director.

Skills

Well organised

Fluency in implementing and using estimating software

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

Conquest Estimating Software

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We have an opportunity for a Junior Estimator/Estimator to join our expanding Pre-Construction team based at our office in Greater Manchester.

We are a family run SME construction company established 40 years ago, financially secure with a strong pipeline of work. We work on new build and refurbishment projects around Greater Manchester and the North West in the education, housing and commercial sector with both public and private clients. Our projects range in value from £200k to £10 million. You will be responsible for specific tasks and projects where your responsibilities will include:

• Working within the estimating department to aid in the production of / produce, high quality accurate estimates.
• Pricing from first principles and sub-contractor quotation comparisons, presented in a legible, analytical and logical format for both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Responsible for packaging up the tender documents, liaising with subcontractors to acquire quotations, preparation of accurate take offs and producing a full breakdown of pricing.
• Utilise estimating software as part of the estimating process - Conquest Estimating Software. (Training can be provided)
• Attending Tender Handover meetings with the Pre-Construction Director to the Commercial/Site Team.
• Production of site files for successful tenders and issuing to the Site Team.
• General administration duties within the estimating department.
• You are required to work as part of a team to complete work-related tasks to ensure the smooth running of the projects and the business as a whole.
• You are required to attend training courses as appropriate.

You will require the following competencies, skills and qualifications,

• You will ideally have one-two years’ experience working as a Junior Estimator / Estimator
• Well organised.
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.
• Fluency in implementing and using estimating software – Ideally Conquest.
• Degree qualified or equivalent. (or working towards)

More reasons to choose us…

Our people are our USP with their loyalty and enthusiasm to deliver excellent projects in a tough industry.

As a family run business, we know all our staff and have their personal and financial success at the heart of what we do. We have an experienced and supportive team to nurture new talent. As a business we have a very low staff turnover.

We build long term relationships with both our clients and our supply chain and this is reflected in our pipeline of work and our established client base.

We are looking for someone who wants to develop and grow their career within our business and we encourage you to participate in CPD training and management development programmes to grow your knowledge and experience in a fantastic industry.