Junior Estimator - Merthyr Tydfil

Junior Estimator
Merthyr Tydfil/Dowlais

Duties will be ensuring enquiries are responded to and quoted efficiently and commercially, within the companies' guidelines. To process RFQ's recording all relevant information. Monitor targets and workflow, making commercial decisions based on current situations, using own initiative and taking advice when necessary from senior members of the team. To give support / assistance to the sales team as and when required. Gain knowledge through experience, and put that knowledge into practice.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting quotations
• Assistance with pricing tenders and in specifying products
• Assist in costing for new projects
• Helping with bids for new contracts
• Reading all forms of design related drawings and specifications
• Liaising with internal departments to gain the required information to complete RFQ's / Tenders
• Assisting the Bid Manager with administrative duties

Person specification:

• A desire to add to an established, successful team
• Advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience of using Microsoft Office programs including Outlook to a high level
• Experience of talking to customers/clients
• Previous experience of an Estimating Role would be an advantage.

Skills required:

• Excellent maths and IT skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to pay close attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Commercial awareness
• An understanding of the importance of data confidentiality
• The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• An organised approach to work and the ability to meet deadlines

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