Trainee Estimator

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

THE COMPANY

Lyndon SGB are the UK’s largest commercial scaffolding and access solutions provider with a network of branches in all major UK cities.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Trainee Estimator you will provide estimates and secure orders by providing market competitive solutions to meet customer requirements in compliance with company procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Provision of accurate estimates with practical and workable solutions, maximising the probability of obtaining targeted contracts.

* Identification and conversion of new opportunities.

* Building and maintaining key relationships with customers, providing high levels of customer service.

* Compliance with Company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Ensure familiarisation with products and designing of scaffold and access structures.

* Undertake training provided to obtain the appropriate competence level.

* Seek direction or advice from experienced colleagues as required.

* Produce creative and competitive solutions to customer requirements, ensuring estimates are accurate and comply with company requirements and procedures.

* Identify and target new opportunities.

* Contact customers to follow up tenders submitted.

* Assist line manager in monitoring and reporting on market pricing and competitor activity.

* Evaluate reasons for lost bids and report as required.

* Ensure customer requirements are met and where possible exceeded.

* Attend negotiations and pre-contract handover meetings.

* Prepare and deliver high standard presentations to customers as required.

* Liaise with the design and operations teams on technical and operational. requirements. Provide briefings to the operations team, and any information required once the job has commenced.

* Provide information and reports for management teams as required.

* Provide feedback from customers and the marketplace.

* Adhere to Company’s policies and procedures.

* Ensure that all estimating related administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

* A degree in a Construction related subject (advantageous however not essential).

* Hands-on experience working within the Construction sector with an interest in being trained to become an Estimator.

* A passion for the Construction industry and site practice.

* Appreciation of the design process with the ability to understand engineering plans. IT literate.

* Good self discipline and a strong commitment to quality and procedures.

* Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

* Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

* A market leading base salary complimented by great company benefits.

* Full training and development by industry professionals.

* An opportunity to work on some of the UK's most cutting-edge construction projects


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