Junior Estimator

Red Recruitment 247; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scunthorpe is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to join their sales department. The successful candidate will assist with estimating costs for construction projects, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role includes on-site visits and interaction with various stakeholders within the company.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

On-site training available

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Organising sales files and contacting clients for feedback.
• Estimate material and labour cost requirements for tenders.
• Liaise with project managers and procurement staff.
• Formulate BOQs for tender proposals.
• Evaluate sites and conduct measures.
• Complete measured take-offs using in-house software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

L2 or above BTEC Diploma in Construction / Engineering

3 or more GCSE qualifications including maths, English

Job description

We are in need of a highly motivated person to join our fast-paced sales department as a Junior Estimator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing general estimating administrative tasks, assisting (eventually providing) cost estimates for construction projects, and must have excellent organisation skills, onsite training in all of our systems will be available. Our team is looking for someone capable of multi-tasking effectively and with a strong work ethic. This role will require regular interaction with sales representatives, designers, managers and clients, so we're looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The role is based in our Scunthorpe offices (with on-site visits included), covering all aspects of tendering and estimating our project enquiries from across the UK.

General Roles & Responsibilities

• Administrative Tasks, organising sales files, contacting / chasing client responses, and feedback.
• Estimate material and labour cost requirements for tender enquiries.
• Liaise day to day with operational (project managers) and purchasing (procurement) staff.
• Formulate BOQs (bill of quantities) documents for tender / fixed proposals.
• Evaluate the site and determine equipment / plant requirements, conduct measures etc.
• Review and Understand market costs for materials, sub-contractors, labour, plant and consumables.
• Complete measured take-offs to quantify materials, using in house software.

Qualitifications & Requirements

• L2 or above BTEC Diploma in Construction / Engineering - preferred, not essential
• 3 or more GCSE qualifications (including maths, English) - preferred
• Driver's License - preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast paced environment

Working Under

• Estimating Manager (directly - line manager)
• Group Sales Director (overall - department leader)

Job Type

• Full time

Hours / Holidays

• Monday to Friday (08:30-17:00)
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)