Trainee Estimator

Overview:
**Some see a blueprint. We see an adventure.**

Role: Trainee Estimator

Location: Elgin

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Trainee Estimator, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things - for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role:
**About the role**

Ready to head into the world of work? A Traineeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills. As a Trainee your main responsibilies will be:

- Provide sub-contractors enquiries
- Produce material enquiries in conjunction with buying department
- Produce analytical tenders for all projects from bills of quantities, specification and drawings etc.
- Produce quantities from drawings if required.
- Prepare on costs in conjunction with planning and operations departments
- Reporting and advise Senior Management on projects at tender adjudication
- Liaise with Design Team during tendering process as necessary
- Negotiating with sub-contractors and suppliers
- Any other duties as required by the Senior Management Team

**What we need from you**
- HNC/HND/Bsc (Hons) (or currently working towards or prepared to)
- Complimentary relevant experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Methodical approach
- Numerate
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate
- Willingness to learn

**About you**

As a Trainee we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in Timber Engineering. Experience within this sector would be great however if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills this could be the role for you. We will support you through your Traineeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.

What's in it for me:
**Working the Robertson Way**

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means

**We listen**

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

**We are professional**

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

**We take responsibility**

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

**We are determined to succeed**

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

**We are one team**

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

**In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave, a great pension and valuable life assurance. What’s more, you’ll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Taste Card, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.**

**submit your CV on our careers site.