Trainee Estimator - Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom - Humres

Description

Brief Outline

We are currently looking for a Trainee Estimator to join a well-established, multi disciplined contractor on the groundworks side of the business, with projects across the London and South East region.

About our Client

The company are based in Essex and have been operating for over 25 years.

They work in varied sectors including new build housing, local authority, and commercial construction and already have a long pipeline of work ahead for the this year and next already.

The business has a young, dynamic and energetic senior management team with a strong business plan in place.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious qualified Trainee Estimator with ambition to progress to a more senior role within the company's commercial team in the future.

Duties and responsibilities will include;

Working with the Commercial Manager to ensure successful delivery of projects
Undertaking costing analysis, take-offs and procurement schedules
Monthly reporting
Applications for payment
Identifying and negotiating variations
Material requisitions to the Buying department
Attend meetings with clients and colleagues
Approve Sub-Contractor valuations
Final Account agreementsAbout the Candidate

HNC/ HND / Degree in a construction related field
Wider knowledge of the construction industry
Familiar with site visits and client facing activity
Excellent analytical skills are essential, as are numeracy, literacy and communication skills in English
Computer literacy in MS Office, ProjectPoints of Appeal

Competitive starting salary and package
Prospects of progression to a more senior position in the company's commercial team
Continual training and progress from an established commercial team
Established contractor with a long pipeline of work and large varied client basis