Trainee Estimator, Landscape or Construction
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Basildon
- Salary
- 22000.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 25 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Trainee Estimator, Landscape or Construction
Salary GBP20,000 to GBP23,000
Chelmsford, Essex
Permanent
The continuing success of this company means that they need additional Estimators in their Commercial Landscaping Team. This role is central to the organisation and contributes to both its ongoing success and the creation of the company's award-winning Landscapes. They are keen to develop talent inhouse and are therefore open to training an Estimator who has recently graduated in a horticultural or construction related subject. This is the ideal position for a graduate looking for a role with great career prospects and excellent training!
The Job:
Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will use your ongoing training together with a professional and proactive approach to create and submit Commercial Landscaping Tenders. Whilst your work will be monitored by a senior member of staff, you will have ownership of your projects and manage much of the process to the point that they are handed over to one the operational teams.
* Using Bluebeam Revu, you will accurately measure PDF drawings to determine the scope of works and, if necessary, produce a Bill of Quantities, consistent with the specifications for pricing purposes.
* Distribute "sub-contract bid packages" as required and obtain prices for all of elements of the tender.
* Assist Clients with technical feedback at all stages of the tender and award process.
* Apply Profit Margins based on department guidelines.
* Price bills of quantities ready for submittal and enter all supplementary bid information.
* Help to identify areas of risk or concern within the scheme and present them to the Senior Estimator.
* Attend Pre and Post Contract meetings with clients as required.
* Maintain the tender register.
* Contact clients for updates on bid submissions.
* Build and maintain strong, professional working relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
The Person:
You will have graduated with a qualification in Horticulture or Construction and be looking to get ongoing training in a career-based role. You will ideally have some experience in the below areas although it is anticipated that additional training will have to be given.
* IT literate with experience in MS Office applications
* Ideally have some exposure to CAD or a design / estimating package such as Bluebeam.
* Have some experience in preparing and submitting General Construction tenders.
* Have some exposure to Construction Contracts and Project risk management.
* Be organised with good time management and used to meeting deadlines.
* Good communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Full driving licence
Salary GBP20,000 to GBP23,000
Chelmsford, Essex
Permanent
The continuing success of this company means that they need additional Estimators in their Commercial Landscaping Team. This role is central to the organisation and contributes to both its ongoing success and the creation of the company's award-winning Landscapes. They are keen to develop talent inhouse and are therefore open to training an Estimator who has recently graduated in a horticultural or construction related subject. This is the ideal position for a graduate looking for a role with great career prospects and excellent training!
The Job:
Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will use your ongoing training together with a professional and proactive approach to create and submit Commercial Landscaping Tenders. Whilst your work will be monitored by a senior member of staff, you will have ownership of your projects and manage much of the process to the point that they are handed over to one the operational teams.
* Using Bluebeam Revu, you will accurately measure PDF drawings to determine the scope of works and, if necessary, produce a Bill of Quantities, consistent with the specifications for pricing purposes.
* Distribute "sub-contract bid packages" as required and obtain prices for all of elements of the tender.
* Assist Clients with technical feedback at all stages of the tender and award process.
* Apply Profit Margins based on department guidelines.
* Price bills of quantities ready for submittal and enter all supplementary bid information.
* Help to identify areas of risk or concern within the scheme and present them to the Senior Estimator.
* Attend Pre and Post Contract meetings with clients as required.
* Maintain the tender register.
* Contact clients for updates on bid submissions.
* Build and maintain strong, professional working relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
The Person:
You will have graduated with a qualification in Horticulture or Construction and be looking to get ongoing training in a career-based role. You will ideally have some experience in the below areas although it is anticipated that additional training will have to be given.
* IT literate with experience in MS Office applications
* Ideally have some exposure to CAD or a design / estimating package such as Bluebeam.
* Have some experience in preparing and submitting General Construction tenders.
* Have some exposure to Construction Contracts and Project risk management.
* Be organised with good time management and used to meeting deadlines.
* Good communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Full driving licence