Trainee Estimator

PTSG Electrical Safety Division; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estimating firm in Nottingham seeks a Trainee Estimator to join their national team. The role involves preparing quotations, managing client relationships, and working towards sales targets. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated school leavers or graduates with A-levels in science, engineering, or maths. Full training will be provided, with the position requiring proficiency in Word and Excel, alongside a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Confident interacting with customers.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce risk assessments, designs, and quotations for projects.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Follow up on quotations and manage client expectations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Intuitive

Proficient with Microsoft Word

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Excellent time management skills

Education

A* to C grade in a science, engineering, or maths-related A-level

Job description

Trainee Estimator - Lightning Protection Installations

Location: Unit 16-17 H2o Business Units, Lake View Drive, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0HT

Salary: £25,396.80

Are you a confident and motivated school leaver or graduate looking to build a career in a niche, fast-growing industry? Are you a recent graduate with a passion for problem-solving and an eye for detail? Join our national estimating team at BEST!

The role

Permanent and Full-time, 40 hours per week between Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with an hour lunch.

As a Trainee Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing quotations and converting a variety of new build and retrofit projects. You will work closely with other estimators and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition of projects to the contract management team.

• Learn to prepare and produce risk assessments, designs, and quotations for lightning and surge protection projects.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients to secure repeat business and generate new opportunities through proactive research.
• Follow up on all quotations and manage client expectations. You may also be required to attend pre- and post-tender meetings.

Who we are looking for

This role is perfect for a self-motivated, intuitive individual who can build and maintain client relationships. We're looking for someone with an A* to C grade in a science, engineering, or maths-related A-level, who is confident interacting with customers.

While a knowledge of the construction industry is a plus, it’s not essential, as we provide full training to help you master this niche field. You should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and have excellent time management skills. A full UK driving licence is also required for occasional travel.

If you’re ready to build a rewarding career and become an expert in a specialised industry, we want to hear from you!

Apply now!