Trainee Estimator

Go Traffic Management Limited; United Kingdom; A distancia; GBP 21.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Forces-friendly

Descripción de la vacante

Network Plus is seeking a Trainee Estimator in Battle to support the estimating team and grow into a full estimator within the Security Division. You will learn to interpret plans, cost materials and labour, and prepare detailed tender proposals for clients.

The role offers development opportunities, a close-knit team, and exposure to a competitive market. No prior experience is required, but strong communication and IT skills are important.

Formación

• No prior experience is required, though beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good IT skills (MS Excel important).
• Maintain an efficient filing system commensurate with contract.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organised, with good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Can adapt to different tasks quickly, efficiently and confidently.
• Team orientated, however capable of working autonomously in a busy office environment.
• Driven and motivated to succeed in what is a competitive environment.
• There will be excellent opportunities for career development and significant training will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Survey potential work sites; establish ground and site conditions, confirm scope of work and specific design/ specification requirements.
• Produce detailed survey reports for pricing and future co-ordination of works
• Maintain accurate records for ‘follow-up’ calls and future reconciliation
• Develop understanding of construction methods and health and safety legislation in order to aid in the generation of accurate cost proposals
• Identify the best solution in order to achieve client’s requirements. This will require an in depth understanding of the security fencing market and the systems available
• Generate accurate price build ups to cover the plant, labour and materials required to successfully complete the given project
• Progress price sheets into clear and concise tender proposals for presentation to the client
• Help prepare detailed Schedule of works/ Bill of Quantities for submission to the client
• Assist with the preparation of detailed Pre-qualification questionnaire responses
• Promote and develop relationships with clients and suppliers
• Generate leads and follow up quotations uncover future opportunities and to gain understanding of the market level
• Monthly reporting of leads and outstanding enquiries
• Attend meetings throughout the UK with both new and existing customers

Conocimientos

Communication skills

MS Excel

IT skills

Time management

Organised

Team oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Herramientas

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Trainee Estimator

Department: Littlewood

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battle

Description

The role of Trainee Estimator is to support the wider estimating team whilst also developing the skills and attributes to become a successful estimator within the Security Division. It is also essential that you can become part of a close team that is motivated and driven towards achieving growth and continued profitability within a competitive and exciting industry.

Tasks will include interpreting detailed plans and drawings to establish varied and often complex scopes of work. You will develop the ability to schedule and cost the construction materials required and you will gain an understanding of the labour resource needed to complete the project, all with a view to preparing detailed and accurate tender proposals for the client.

Key Responsibilities

Surveying & Estimating

• Survey potential work sites; establish ground and site conditions, confirm scope of work and specific design/ specification requirements.
• Produce detailed survey reports for pricing and future co-ordination of works
• Maintain accurate records for ‘follow-up’ calls and future reconciliation
• Develop understanding of construction methods and health and safety legislation in order to aid in the generation of accurate cost proposals
• Identify the best solution in order to achieve client’s requirements. This will require an in depth understanding of the security fencing market and the systems available
• Generate accurate price build ups to cover the plant, labour and materials required to successfully complete the given project
• Progress price sheets into clear and concise tender proposals for presentation to the client
• Help prepare detailed Schedule of works/ Bill of Quantities for submission to the client
• Assist with the preparation of detailed Pre-qualification questionnaire responses

Business development

• At all times promote and develop relationships with clients and suppliers
• Generate leads and follow up quotations uncover future opportunities and to gain understanding of the market level
• Monthly reporting of leads and outstanding enquiries
• Attend meetings throughout the UK with both new and existing customers

Experience and Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, however this would be beneficial
• Possess strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Possess good IT skills (MS Excel important)
• Maintain an efficient filing system commensurate with contract
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organised, with good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Can adapt to different tasks quickly, efficiently and confidently
• Team orientated, however capable of working autonomously in a busy office environment
• Driven and motivated to succeed in what is a competitive environment
• There will be excellent opportunities for career development and significant training will be provided.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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