Trainee Estimator/Administrator

Gap Construction; Tetford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking construction business is seeking a Trainee Estimator / Administrator to join their team in Thetford, England. The role provides support in estimating and general administration, offering full training for an enthusiastic candidate ready to learn. You will assist with logging enquiries, preparing pricing files, and building client relationships while ensuring accurate documentation. This position fosters career development within a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide tender and estimating support by logging enquiries and preparing pricing files.
• Assist in business development by contacting clients and maintaining CRM.
• Support administration tasks like invoicing and ordering materials.

Skills

Confident and clear telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Good organisation and time management skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work within a fast paced environment

Job description

Trainee Estimator / Administrator

Thetford | 24,000 to 25,000

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join a friendly team within a forward thinking construction business based in Thetford, Norfolk. The successful candidate will be keen to learn and develop, have an ambitious attitude, and will provide both estimating support and general administration within a dynamic and wide ranging business environment.

Full training will be provided and construction experience is not essential. This role offers real scope for progression into an estimating career.

Performance Objectives

Tender and estimating support

• Logging all enquiries received including return dates and any potential site visit details
• Pulling out key tender information and assisting in the preparation of pricing files
• Arranging and planning site visits for the estimating team
• Tracking all tender submissions and monitoring when projects may go live

Business development and client interaction

• Contacting new and existing clients regarding upcoming project requirements
• Working through the company contact list to build relationships, make calls and send follow up emails
• Adding new contacts and helping to maintain an accurate CRM

Administrative and commercial support

• Assisting with invoice sign off and handling any related queries
• Supporting basic cost recording tasks
• Helping with ordering materials and general admin duties to support the wider team

Person Specification

• Confident and clear telephone manner
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a fast paced environment

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