Trainee Estimator

Interior Fit Out Trainee Estimator
Commercial Interiors / Office Fit Out / Refurbishment / Design & Build
Coventry 
Up to £36,000 (subject to experience) & package
The Company
Our client is a leading Principal Contractor within the Design & Build Commercial Interiors & Office fit out sectors. They are a well respected Company and have built themselves an enviable reputation within the construction industry offering excellent opportunities for people who are looking for solid career development.
Having consistently grown over a number of years, they are now in a position to potentially double turnover within the next 5 years.  In order to support this growth, they are now looking to add a Trainee Estimator to join their team in the Coventry area  In this role the individual will be working closely with an Estimator or Senior Estimator on a number of projects.  They will be mentored and shown how to takie a full brief, client liaison, estimating the project, liaising with the Design Team, presenting the tender and winning the work. There may also be an element of assisting the Project Managers with the procurement of all relevant packages. This role could also suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking for the next step in their career. 
Previous experience of the Fit Out, Refurbishment and Interiors sectors along with Design & Build schemes would be beneficial.  Experience of cost managing multiple schemes of various values is beneficial.
The Company successfully operate in the D&B commercial interiors, refurbishment and office fit out sectors and are a very financially secure business to work for. They have also won numerous commendations for outstanding Health and Safety across numerous sites.
The Company have a flexible working policy.  
The Trainee Estimator Role
As a Trainee Estimator you will be mentored on your responsibilities such as liaising with clients, managing financial issues, preparing estimates, preparing and agreeing valuations and finalising sub contract accounts.
The position incorporates training in the following positions of responsibility:
Preparation and submission of estimates 
Liaising with the design team
Procurement of subcontractors & placing orders
Handling contract administration including advising on commercial contractual position under the subcontracts
Tendering and full costing of contracts
Measurement of main/sub contract works / take-offs
Identification, valuation and agreement of variations
Preparation of Final Accounts with full supporting pack
Provide accurate commercial forecasts of activity and net margin on a monthly reporting cycle (liaise with finance)Ideally you will have a degree in surveying OR a construction related discipline with at least 2 years of experience within a similar position and industry.
The Trainee Estimator Package
On offer is an attractive salary of up to £36k (dependant on experience) plus an attractive benefits package which you would expect from a contractor of this size.
Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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