Junior Estimator (Interior Fit Outs) in Spalding, Lincolnshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Spalding; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Estimator in Spalding. The role requires strong estimating experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Ideal candidates will have construction experience, especially in interior fit outs. You will handle projects worth £30K - £600K and work within a close-knit team to ensure timely completion. This is a full-time role with core office hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating across various building environments.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Basic understanding of health and safety in the constructed environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple projects across fit outs and refurbishments.
• Prepare estimates and cost plans.
• Talk to suppliers and place orders for materials.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpret technical drawings

Communication skills

Construction experience

Education

Strong background in construction or engineering

Tools

Estimating software

AutoCAD

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a 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. 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 company's 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

• 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 & Qualifications

• 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 (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.