Junior Estimator - Telford, United Kingdom - SBC Telford

SBC Telford

Verified Company

Telford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose:

To act as point of contact for both customers (Local Authorities/Contractors) and sub-contract fitting companies, in preparing documents for quotations

Key Accountabilities:

Prepare costs budgets and cost estimates for new tenders/quotes for Refurbishment and Newbuild.

Using inhouse database to prepare details proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates.

Input sizes from surveys and client drawings for windows and doors

Work with internal team on tendered/quoted projects

Working closely with colleagues in order processing and contracts to ensure that specification is checked and agreed.

Update enquiry log and print off/prepare new files

Raise Pricing Notes once contract has been awarded.

Carry out various tasks / projects as directed by the Estimating Supervisor.

Key Experiences:

Experience within a similar role or administrative experience would be preferable

Able to accurately input data

Able to communicate at all levels with good negotiating skills. Confident in using the telephone.

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:
Must be numerate and ability to produce spreadsheets

Able to work through available information and provide recommendations / solutions to resolve issues

Able to plan and prioritise own workload to ensure all deadlines are met.
Organise information received to ensure efficient and accurate response

A general knowledge of the replacement window industry would be useful although not essential

Personal Attributes:

Team player -, consistent, clear, ability to drive through change

Action orientated - Able to deal with problems in appropriate time scales

Driven by results - confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance,

Effective communication - Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal