Trainee/Assistant Estimator

GVR Solutions Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions Ltd in Essex is seeking a Trainee / Assistant Estimator to join the expanding team. This role suits graduates or those with 1–2 years of relevant experience aiming to build a career in estimating.

You will collate tender documents, measure drawings, and gather market rates to prepare bills of quantities for client submissions. Training will be provided to develop essential estimating skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 1–2 years of relevant experience in estimating.
• Willingness to learn and develop estimating skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding.
• Measurement of drawings using CAD & traditional methods.
• Obtain site-specific quotations from partners and subcontractors.
• Coordinate site visits to understand logistics and constraints.
• Prepare bills of quantities/schedules of rates for client submissions.
• Present tenders for adjudication with senior management.
• Attend client meetings to discuss projects and tenders and negotiate sums.

Skills

Measurement techniques

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction-based education

Tools

CAD

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Trainee / Assistant Estimator Required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor who are looking for a Trainee / Assistant Estimator to join their growing team.

This opportunity will suit someone who has either recently graduated, or someone who has 1-2 years of relevant experience and is looking to pursue their career in Estimating.

Responsibilities of the Trainee / Assistant Estimator

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding
• Measurement of technical drawings using both CAD & traditional measurement methods
• Working amongst the 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 Trainee / Assistant Estimator must have/be

• Have previous construction experience or have completed 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 experience with estimating software