Assistant Estimator

Ourclient is looking for an experienced Assistant Estimator reportingto the Head of Construction.

Youwill be confident in assisting managing and coordinating allaspects of tenders ranging from 10000 to 1m. Responsible forlogging downloading and compiling tender proposals completingonline tender submissions under the guidance of the Head ofConstruction and ensuring bid specifications are collated andlogged.

TheAssistant estimator will be the first port of call for newprojects; downloading all documents and creating tender filesliaising with the HoC to ensure new works are appropriateacknowledged & assigned to the relevant people and makinginitial contact with suppliers to obtaincosts.

• Preparationof documentation and quotations at tender stage including costbudgets and cost estimates for newcontracts.
  
• CreatingRAMs and O&Ms documents when projects golive.
  
• Maintaininga database of all projects that have been tendered for and creatingreports on thisdata.
  
• Undertakingbasic quantity surveying using bespoke software and create pricingdocuments.
  
• Occasionallyaccompanying visits to potential project sites to assist with thepricingprocess.
  
• Creatingphysical project folders to be used as part of the handover processto the Contracts Managers when projects golive.
  
• Contactingsuppliers and manufacturers for quotations and project supportduring tenderprocess.
  
• Followingup bids oncesubmitted
  
• Liaisingwith clients architects suppliers subcontractors and projectmanagers.
  
• Assistand support other members of the team as and when required ingeneral office admin andduties.
  
• Assistingthe HoC where required with the daily operations of theteam.
  

Requirements

• Ideallya graduate in Building or Property Surveying Project Managing orsimilar
  
• Previous experience withinthe Construction industry ideally with record ofestimating
  
• Demonstrable ability tounderstand technicaldrawings
  
• Experience working withGantt charts and schedules ofwork
  
• Excellent attention todetail
  
• Excellent I.Tskills
  
• Experience in all listedduties isn t a necessity and full training will be given to theright candidate. They are looking for someone enthusiastic eager tolearn with an interest in a career within the constructionindustry.
  

Benefits

• BaseSalary: 30000..00 per annum (based onexperience)
  
• Hours:09:00 18:00 Monday toFriday
  
• Contract:Permanent
  
• Location:SE1
  
• Holiday:20 days pa in addition to Public Holidays. Additional days giftedfor birthday and Christmas holidays (varied from year toyear).
  
• Pension:Companycontribution
  
  

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Ideally a graduate in Building or Property Surveying, ProjectManaging or similar Previous experience within the Constructionindustry, ideally with record of estimating Demonstrable ability tounderstand technical drawings Experience working with Gantt chartsand schedules of work Excellent attention to detail Excellent I.Tskills Experience in all listed duties isn t a necessity and fulltraining will be given to the right candidate. They are looking forsomeone enthusiastic, eager to learn, with an interest in a careerwithin the construction industry.

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