Junior Estimator

1 week ago


Burnley, United Kingdom JCS Interiors Full time

JCS Interiors are a leading Drylining and Suspended Ceiling specialist company working with large, established main contractors across England to deliver high quality projects up to the value of £8M.

As we grow, we are looking for new talent within the industry and there has never been a more exciting time to join the JCS team

**This role would be ideal for an individual with some prior estimating or surveying experience.**

Reports to: Technical Director

**What a day as Junior Estimator looks like**:

- Respond to requests raised by colleagues via an internal software system, ensure all requests are allocated and track appropriate deadlines.
- Assisting with evaluation of technical specification and drawings.
- Measuring projects using company software (BlueBeam)
- Liaising with suppliers on requests for technical information
- Assist in filling out pricing documents using costs of materials and labour supplied by the Quantity Surveying department
- Shadowing meetings with the management team to assess tenders
- Collect and organise technical and cost information
- Inputting data into the company ERP system (Chalkstring)
- Identifying the technical attributes of our key products and the partner suppliers we work with

**Why JCS Interiors?**
- Attractive salary and package
- Positive working environment with continuous support
- Opportunity to grow and develop skills through training opportunities
- Approachable team and management
- A company that is looking to grow with their team

**Requirements**:

- Experience in using BlueBeam or other measuring software
- Experience in using Chalkstring or other ERP systems
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Previous estimating or surveying experience or interior systems experience (_Please note, this does not have to be extensive experience, but working knowledge would be advantageous)_
- Strong maths skills
- Highly organised
- Ability to analyse data
- Critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Good communication skills
- Technical abilities
- Excellent time management

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

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

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- surveying or similar: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person