Trainee Remedial Estimator

Talent Smart; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Basingstoke is seeking a motivated Trainee Remedial Estimator to support the Remedial Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop estimating skills while working on generating accurate quotations for remedial works. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Join a fast-paced environment and contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of company operations and services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for coordination.
• Ability to prioritize client needs promptly.

Responsibilities

• Review work reports to understand remedial works needed.
• Liaise with engineers to clarify material and labour needs.
• Source materials and obtain competitive pricing for quotes.
• Prepare comprehensive quotations incorporating all costs.
• Issue quotations to clients in a professional manner.
• Follow up on quotations, prioritizing urgent repairs.
• Maintain and update materials pricing library.

Skills

Business Awareness

Strong Communication

Customer Focus

Technical Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Trainee Remedial Estimator to join our team and support the Remedial Manager in generating accurate and timely quotations for remedial works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating skills and gain in-depth knowledge of remedial engineering within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing Work Reports: Review and interpret detailed work report sheets to fully understand the scope and nature of remedial works required.
• Collaboration with Engineers: Liaise with onsite engineers and technical teams to clarify requirements related to materials, access constraints, and labour needs.
• Material Sourcing & Pricing: Identify and source materials required for remedial works, obtaining accurate and competitive pricing from approved suppliers.
• Quotation Preparation: Build comprehensive and precise quotations, incorporating labour, materials, and any other associated costs.
• Client Communication: Issue quotations to clients in a professional and timely manner, ensuring clarity of scope and costs.
• Quote Follow-Up: Actively follow up on issued quotations, prioritising urgent repairs and high-priority projects to maintain client satisfaction.
• Pricing Library Management: Support the maintenance and regular updating of a materials pricing library to ensure consistent and reliable quoting across projects.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Business Awareness: A solid understanding of the company's operations, products, and services.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and client interactions.
• Customer Focus: Ability to prioritise and respond to client needs promptly and professionally.
• Technical Knowledge: A good understanding of parts, components, and remedial systems, including where to source them.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in preparing quotations, assessing materials, and documenting requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with colleagues and managers to achieve operational goals.