Trainee Estimator

A gateway job for the a role as an Estimator.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Berry Recruitment has registered a superb permanent opportunity to join our client based in the Abingdon area and train in the Building Services Sector.

We are looking for organised administrator, with a good knowledge of Maths and the ability to think logically.

You will be trained to take engineers works description and turn them in to proper quotes - for labour and materials. Looking at the cost of materials, labour and time required and factoring in a Profit.

If you have an interest in engineering or construction this is a great open door to a lucrative career and full training will be given.

**The Role**:

- To produce quotes & proposals generated from Maintenance or Reactive visits.
- Work using company agreed pricing methodologies to ensure commercial consistency.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensuring all Maintenance/Reactive proposals are produced and provided to the customer in accordance with agreed KPIs or 5 working days whichever is the shorter. Note that any life safety critical repair should be expedited and advised to the client immediately
- Escalating potential sales leads which are identified as lifecycle replacement (IE system upgrades) to the Regional Sales Manager/Client Account Manager

**Accountable for**:

- Providing clear, concise and accurate proposals.
- Providing accurate information to clients and internal members of staff.
- Working towards and exceeding any target set by the Remedial and Minor Works Manager
- Providing First Class Service to the business customer base.
- Providing technical support where needed to the Regional Service Support Teams (as required upon escalation)
- Understanding/Achievement of a high level of Customer Service.
- Work under pressure to meet and achieve deadlines.
- Commercial awareness.
- IT skills, MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Focal Point, Alarm Master
- Ability to work alone, as well as with others and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload across a team and adapt to a changing environment.
- Ability to resolve technical problems and propose technical engineered solutions.
- Ownership of business requirements.
- Ability to deal with change.
- Understanding when to seek help and assistance.

**Technical Knowledge**:

- A technical background to the core business service offerings are essential, including all in house and sub contracted elements.