Estimator Trainee

About the Role

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Estimator to join our team at Xenon Recruitment Limited. As a Trainee Estimator, you will play a key role in the production of commercial tenders to support the work winning strategy and growth goal for commercial work.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce commercial tenders, including bills of quantities, measurement of works, pricing notes, material quotes, and tender document production.
• Update progress against tenders and review enquiry information to collate information in line with our business management system.
• Understand the scope of works and identify gaps or inconsistencies in information.
• Contribute to tender risk and opportunity analysis.
• Work with other business units to produce accurate and comprehensive tender submissions.
• Participate in TAP, LAP, and CAP meetings to discuss tender action plans, launch action plans, and client action plans.
• Engage with procurement to obtain material costs and availability.
• Seek a best value approach to tender submissions.
• Understand client drivers to ensure tenders reflect their requirements.
• Produce commercial scheduling for managing material and labor spends.
• Ensure project support information allows for accurate commercial management of risk and opportunity.
• Identify commercial opportunities for improved tender margin.
• Ensure a high level of health and safety is upheld wherever possible.
• Communicate HSE risks in tenders and at planning stages when work is secured.
• Support the company to uphold the highest standards possible.
• Work to business documents and BMS, raise improvement ideas when identified.

Requirements

• Passion for delivery and a can-do attitude.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and clients.
• Operate with a sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with an ability to flex their approach at all stakeholder levels.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• A sense of urgency for delivery and client satisfaction.
• Honesty and communication.
• A desire to embrace and improve business processes.

What We Offer

• A basic salary of £25k - £28k.
• Possible hybrid working opportunities.
• A personal development plan to identify strengths, opportunities, and improvement focus.