Graduate Trainee Estimator

2 weeks ago

Welwyn, United Kingdom John O'Conner GM Limited Full time

**JOHN O’CONNER (GM) LIMITED**

John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance is an award-winning grounds maintenance specialist with an annual turnover of £20 million. The company client base is a mix of public sector and commercial contracts throughout the UK and Scotland. We also have Arboriculture and Pest Control Divisions. John O’Conner (GM) Ltd is privately owned, so we have the freedom to make long-term decisions in the best interests of our clients, our staff and our business.

Impeccable workforce management methods, enhanced training, best practice performance management and sustainability are embedded into our company culture - just some of the reasons why our business relationships are long-term.

**THE JOB**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Business Development team as a Trainee Estimator

**PURPOSE OF ROLE**
- To provide the business with accurate estimates for tenders and other new business opportunities.
- Working as part of the business development team, prepare financial submissions for tenders and new business proposals.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To review and assess documentation and drawings for tender opportunities and to calculate the associated costs.
- To review and assess survey information for business proposals and calculate the associated costs.
- Identify and understand the client’s requirements and incorporate into proposals.
- Where necessary to take off measurements or otherwise quantify the work required.
- To undertake site visits to further verify scale, scope and nature of work
- To obtain quotations for materials, sub-contractors and / or hired in equipment.
- To assist the Commercial Manager in identifying risk and issues relating to tenders and new business opportunities.
- To support the Commercial Manager in clarifying customer requirements.
- Assisting bid writers with information for quality submissions.
- Liaising and supporting Regional and Contract Management in the preparation of bids and mobilisation of contracts.
- To undertake all activity in accordance with company policy and procedures.

**TRAINING / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS**

**Person Skillset**
- Honesty and integrity
- Attention to detail & diligence
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Sound arithmetical numeracy
- Organised and methodical
- Effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Awareness of data confidentiality
- Assertive and resilient (not every bid is successful)
- Use of relevant software such as Excel, Word & Outlook
- Some knowledge of grounds maintenance or other related service industry useful but not essential

**Qualifications**:

- GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-4 (A*-C) in English and maths.

**SALARY**

Starting salary is £25,000 whilst training and we would expect to review this at regular intervals in the first year of employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Welwyn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Estimator

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