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Trainee Estimator

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Job Description - Trainee Estimator

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Trainee Estimator for our client based in Norwich. This is a great opportunity for someone who want to progress their career as an Estimator.

The role will involve the following.

  • To undertake a range of specialist and general administrative support tasks for the Pre-Construction team, supporting the team in all Tender preparations.
  • To assist the Estimator in the accurate preparation of the financial element of bids and (where appropriate) to produce estimates on appropriate schemes to the right net cost in a timely manner. To work closely with an experienced Estimator learning the processes, systems and methods that form the basis of good Estimating technique.
  • To assist in the preparation of selected elements of the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan
  • To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure its smooth running
  • To process documents received from a range of sources in line with department standards and requirements
  • To identify and undertake initial investigations into any discrepancies regarding information to be processed, possibly involving document control
  • To collate and extract data from a number of sources in order to produce documents
  • To file documents and keep filing systems up to date so that information can be readily obtained
  • To assist in the data input of selected elements of subcontractor quotations into the estimating software
  • Liaise with specified suppliers to obtain their contractor list and / or quotations
  • Assist the Estimator in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets
  • To assist in producing, a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team
  • Any other duties consistent with the role of Trainee Estimator as may be required from time to time

Skills

  • Good organisation skills
  • Numeracy skills
  • Computer skills – would be beneficial if proficient on Microsoft Office packages (preferably with experience of the 2010 suite – Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • GCSE Grade 4 (or C) above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification

Please apply online with your updated CV.

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