Junior Estimator Required in Central London

GVR Building Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions in central London is seeking a Junior Estimator to support historic project tendering. You will collate documents, measure drawings, and price rates with the team for client submissions.

You will liaise with subcontractors, build client and supplier relationships, and prepare BOQs while coordinating site visits and presenting tenders to senior management. Training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience or in construction-based education.
• Keen to develop skills; training offered if required.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Works well in a team but can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding.
• Measurement of technical drawings using CAD & traditional methods.
• Obtain project-specific market rates for materials with the team.
• Liaise with subcontractors to obtain site quotations.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate site visits to understand logistics and constraints.
• Create and prepare bills of quantities / schedules of rates.
• Present tenders for adjudication with senior management.
• Attend client meetings to discuss projects, tenders, and sums.

Skills

Tendering

Measurement

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Time management

IT literacy

Communication

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Junior Estimator Required In Central London

GVR Solutions are currently representing a building restoration and conservation contractor based in central London, who are seeking an Assistant Estimator join their team on their exciting historical projects across London.

They have built a very solid reputation within the industry and have become a very well-established and growing contractor.

Responsibilities Of The Junior Estimator

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding


• Measurement of technical drawings using both CAD & traditional measurement methods


• Working amongst our wider team to obtain job specific market rates for materials


• Liaison with business partners and subcontractors to obtain site specific quotations


• Establishing new and building existing relationships with clients / contractors / suppliers


• Coordinate site visits with team members to understand project logistics / constraints


• Creation & preparation of bills of quantities / schedules of rates for submission to clients


• Presentation of tenders for adjudication with senior management team


• Attending meetings with clients to discuss projects / tenders & negotiate contract sums

The Junior Estimator Must Have/be

• Have previous construction experience or currently be in a construction-based education


• Keen to develop skills (training will be offered if required)


• Self-motivated and driven to succeed


• Possess good time management skills and be comfortable working to deadlines


• Work well within a team, but also be happy working individually


• Comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy


• Keen to learn how to be a great communicator


• Have some experience with estimating software