Graduate Estimator
The role is to assist the Estimator in his duties. The ideal candidate will have a professional, pro active approach. You will be an effective communicator and be willing to learn skills in tender. This role would suit a candidate seeking a career opportunity with the ability to make the role their own and take ownership of their day to day responsibilities.
Experience on RC frame structures would be an advantage
Key deliverables
* Receiving, acknowledging and checking tender documentation, raise queries as necessary
* Handle receipt and distribution of tender information and maintain good information control
* Setting up new tender enquiry
* Liaison of contract related information flow e.g. performance bond and insurance requirements request for quotation
* Assist with identifying work package
* Assist with compiling tender bid list
* Preliminary contact with supply chain to gauge interest
* Obtain and chase outstanding quotations
* Assist in financial analysis and due diligence
* Develop an understanding of drawings and specifications
* Take-off measurement from drawings
* Attend all training courses and experience modules as required under the Graduate Training scheme.
* Necessary administration duties
* To develop a detailed knowledge of the Conquest estimating system and use this as required
* To attend interviews and post tender discussion meetings
* To build up a good working relationship with our supply chain , professionals and clients
Essential skills and qualifications
* Relevant qualification (degree, RICS membership eg.)
* CSCS card holder
* Analytical and thorough
* Committed and hard working
* Willing to learn and ask questions
* IT literate in Excel and Word
* Confident and precise when working with numbers
* Attention to detail
* Work to various deadlines
* Organised approach to work
* Basic working knowledge of different form of contracts
Relationship with colleagues
* Able to work in a team and communicate well
* Flexible team player
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