Junior Estimator (Interior Fit Outs)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Bardney CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Estimator for a progressive interior fit outs business. The role requires strong estimating experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Candidates with various construction backgrounds will be considered. This full-time position involves handling projects valued from £30K to £600K, mostly in the office with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong estimating experience across various building environments.
• Experience in construction, particularly interior fit outs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple interior fit out projects.
• Support tender applications and bids.
• Produce bills of quantities and cost plans.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Basic understanding of H&S in built environment

AutoCAD experience

Job description

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working exclusively on a new & highly interesting construction opportunity, recruiting for a Junior Estimator to join our clients highly progressive interior fit outs business in Lincolnshire.

Our client is seeking an Junior Estimator who ideally has interior fit outs experience within one or several of the following sectors commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, sports & leisure, retail etc. as they work across an array of different build types.

Those without interior fit outs experience can apply as the client will consider an Estimator from any construction or engineering works background.

As the Junior Estimator, you will play a key role in successfully supporting the interior fit out companies completion of construction projects valued anywhere from £30K - £600K, working within a very small close knit team ensuring projects are completed OTIF & to the sanctification of the customer.

Duties to include:

• Handling multiple projects across interior fit outs & refurbishments projects, ranging from £30K - £500K.
• Read & interpret construction drawings to take off quantities.
• Support tender applications & bids (RFI & RFQ documents).
• Preparing sub-contract & material enquiries.
• Producing bills of quantities (BOQ's).
• Preparing estimates & cost plans.
• Talking to materials suppliers & placing orders for the required materials for the project to be completed to the desired standard / specifications.

Attributes:

• Strong Estimating experience across a variety of building environments & a variety of building project types, of varying value.
• Experience within any form of construction (the ideal would be interior fit outs within commercial offices, education facilities, sports & leisure etc.).
• Experience of Estimating from a sub-contractor side supplying into Tier 1 main contractors, plus Tier 2 & 3 contractors, with final fit outs.
• Estimating software experience (is useful but not a must have).
• Some trade experience / qualifications, would be useful i.e. joinery / carpentry or similar (not a must have).
• CSCS card would be useful (again not a must).
• Basic understanding of H&S in the built environment.
• Some AutoCAD experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Able to interpret technical drawings is a must have ability.

This diverse Estimating role is commutable from Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Newark, Grantham, Ancaster, Navenby, Ruskington, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle, Spilsby, Bardney, Skegness, Cranwell, Wragby, Tattershall & areas close to these stated.

This position could suit someone working as an Assistant Estimator, Trainee Estimator, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Costing Coordinator, Junior Cost Estimator, Kitchen Designer, Bedroom Furniture Designer, Fitted Furniture Designer, Junior Cost Planner, Cost Planner or Project Coordinator.

All levels of Estimating experience will be considered by the client.

This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office, with occasional visits to clients sites.

Core working hours are 9am to 5:30pm.

Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today & start ASAP.

Great company, great people, great services, great working environment