Trainee/ Assistant Estimator

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Deekay Technical Full time

Key focus of the Role:

- Using industry knowledge and experience to provide detailed estimates for client projects.

Other responsibilities include:

- Issue and track tender enquiries and returns to subcontractors and suppliers
- Engage and Develop relations to develop a strong supply chain
- Review tender information
- Take off and measure from drawings and specifications to provide a detailed Bill of Quantities
- Price the Bill of Quantities
- Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new tenders
- Responsible for estimating services providing detailed measures including Bill of Quantities production
- Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimates, focussing on maximising profit and client satisfaction and minimising and potential risk to the company
- Assist with the preparation of comprehensive competitive costs estimates and cost comparisons
- Assist with the co-ordination of the compilation and timely return of all tenders, by working closely with other departments involved in the process
- Keep detailed and accurate records of all estimation documentation
- Be able to balance multiple proposals and estimates at any one time
- Supply Chain control and effective liaison with clients and subcontractors
- On-going improvement to company systems and procedures to maintain our ISO 9001, 14401 and 45001 accreditations
- Monitor and prepare statistics for tender returns and provide information for KPIs as required
- Liaise with Accounts Manager to regularly update the supply chain register

Skills and Qualifications:

- Previous experience within the construction industry would be helpful
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, and able to liaise with all relevant parties both internally and externally
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and Project
- Ability to train and become knowledgeable on new software platforms such as Conquest or similar

What we can provide:

- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Company Pension scheme
- Salary dependent on experience
- Ongoing training and development

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

**Salary**: £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Construction/ estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location


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