Trainee Estimator: Quotation & Costing Specialist

Forterra Building Products Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Building Products Ltd is seeking a Trainee Estimator for our Hoveringham site (Bison team). The role focuses on producing quotations and placing orders across four disciplines: Commercial Estimating, HBS Growth, Lightweight Facades, and Bespoke Estimating.

Key activities include accurate quotations, cost parameter awareness, and collaboration with Contracts/Production/Drawing teams to meet customer requirements and resolve queries.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Highly organised with excellent time management and multi-tasking ability.
• A collaborative team player who can work independently with initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above; strong numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from technical drawings, plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate production of quotations for precast concrete products and lightweight facades.
• Understand and work to set pricing parameters for cost management.
• Handle various drawing formats for quotation production.
• Liaise with internal Contracts/Production/Drawing teams to confirm requirements and non-standard details.
• Communicate effectively with Design, Sales and Transport functions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Reading technical drawings

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English

A-level Mathematics/English/Science

Job description

Forterra Building Products Ltd is seeking a Trainee Estimator for our Hoveringham site (Bison team). The role focuses on producing quotations and placing orders across four disciplines: Commercial Estimating, HBS Growth, Lightweight Facades, and Bespoke Estimating.

Key activities include accurate quotations, cost parameter awareness, and collaboration with Contracts/Production/Drawing teams to meet customer requirements and resolve queries.