Trainee Estimator - Hook, United Kingdom - Nexo Recruitment Ltd

Nexo Recruitment Ltd

Verified Company

Hook, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Trainee Estimator with a successful family run construction business who are one of the market leaders in their specialist field.

Situated by junction 5 off the M3 so must have own vehicle. Full and comprehensive training will be given.

The role encompasses the pricing/tendering of potential projects for the company and visiting sites.

Completing meetings which forms part of the service provided by Wetrooms UK and producing Quotes in a professional and timely manner.

The role will also encompass some surveying duties of the live contracts within the business.

Main responsibilities
Estimating/Surveying Duties

Preparing tenders

Measuring and marking up drawings that form part of the quotation for the client

Meeting tender return deadlines and recording on spreadsheet time taken to produce

Put together labour prices

Meeting tender return deadlines

Communicate effectively both internally and externally providing updates and relevant information

Attend Weekly Handover meetings

Maintain and build relationships with product manufacturers, discuss potential, new and existing projects

Assist Architects\Clients with design input

Agree with manufacturers prices for materials on special projects

Negotiate prices with customers to win projects

Provide extra/new prices once project is underway/order placed

Follow up on good sized projects you have quoted

Working towards ensuring the company Turnover Target is met

Attend site prior to works starting to ensure areas are ready, issue any site

survey preparation paperwork to the customer (paper/electronic copy)

Attend weekly progress meetings with other employees to discuss projects where required

Attend site to inspect problem jobs, leak investigations and report findings to technical director and arrange resolutions as quickly as possible

Occasional delivery of materials as and when required to specific sites

Measure bespoke grills by following the guidance of the technical director and the current procedure

Other responsibilities
Ensure rapid and accurate communication with other personnel/departments as required

Assist with survey duties during holiday and busy periods

Answer office telephones

Cover for team members in times of absences

Experience and Skills
Self-awareness

Conscientious approach to work

Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to urgent tasks

Confidence in dealing with customers/suppliers

knowledge of construction industry

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Prioritisation of workload

Good timekeeping

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Schedule: