Graduate Estimator

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

Graduate Estimator

Location: Hybrid between London & Home

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

What youll do:

As a Graduate Estimator you will play a vital role in supporting our estimating team by preparing accurate competitive and tailored quotes for our Clients within the rail and infrastructure division. You will review incoming quote requests to fully understand project requirements calculate costs and liaise with subcontractors to gather competitive pricing. Additionally you will assist in developing innovative and sustainable estimation approaches ensuring our proposals align with client needs while driving value. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to highprofile projects and build expertise in a dynamic and fastpaced industry sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the estimating team with quoting including:
    • Reviewing incoming quote requests to understand the Clients requirements
    • Calculate the required costs to complete the work
    • Obtain quotes for any works to be subcontracted
    • Prepare and submit quotes to Customers
  • Support with the implementation of new processes and tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the department
  • Review feedback from submitted quotes and make recommendations to support increased hit rates profitability and drive cost optimisation
  • Oversee secured projects to ensure costs remain in line with our forecast
  • Collaborate with internal departments to understand the different divisions & market conditions
  • Active involvement with developing new sustainable and innovative ways to estimate

What were looking for:

  • Support the estimating team with quoting including:
    • Reviewing incoming quote requests to understand the Clients requirements
    • Calculate the required costs to complete the work
    • Obtain quotes for any works to be subcontracted
    • Prepare and submit quotes to Customers
  • Support with the implementation of new processes and tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the department
  • Review feedback from submitted quotes and make recommendations to support increased hit rates profitability and drive cost optimisation
  • Oversee secured projects to ensure costs remain in line with our forecast
  • Collaborate with internal departments to understand the different divisions & market conditions
  • Active involvement with developing new sustainable and innovative ways to estimate

Why join us:

Career Development Focus:Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities:Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment:Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package:Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UKbased grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Key Skills
Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating
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