Trainee Estimator

F.R.E.D.S Timberframe Limited are the leading suppliers of Timber Frame solutions in South Wales, providing design, manufacture, delivery and installation to projects of all shapes and sizes.

Our team is made up of Industry professionals with decades of experience that value the high quality products we supply along with friendly and personal customer service.

F.R.E.D.S are looking for a Trainee Estimator to join our team at our premises in Clydach.

The role will include:

- Researching items such as materials, transport, labour, plant and machinery
- Monitoring and working with key suppliers to track material call off and costs
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors
- Getting quotes from suppliers and assist with providing quotes to clients within a specified time frame
- Assessing the risk levels associated with a project
- Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done
- Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of the Management Team.
- Monitoring the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated cost budget.
- **Skills and Qualifications**_
- The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or estimating software
- The ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- The ability to manage time well and multitask
- Good understanding of the residential construction process
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Desired qualifications or working towards a qualification in construction, estimating, project management or Quantity Surveying.

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

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Trainee Estimator