Trainee​/Assistant Estimator

Trainee / Assistant Estimator Required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor who are looking for a Trainee / Assistant Estimator to join their growing team.

This opportunity will suit someone who has either recently graduated, or someone who has 1-2 years of relevant experience and is looking to pursue their career in Estimating.

Responsibilities of the Trainee / Assistant
Estimator:

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding

• Measurement of technical drawings using both CAD & traditional measurement methods

• Working amongst the wider team to obtain job specific market rates for materials

• Liaison with business partners and subcontractors to obtain site specific quotations

• Establishing new and building existing relationships with clients / contractors / suppliers

• Coordinate site visits with team members to understand project logistics / constraints

• Creation & preparation of bills of quantities / schedules of rates for submission to clients

• Presentation of tenders for adjudication with senior management team

• Attending meetings with clients to discuss projects / tenders & negotiate contract sums

The Trainee / Assistant
Estimator must have/be:

• Have previous construction experience or have completed construction-based education

• Keen to develop skills (training will be offered if required)

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed

• Possess good time management skills and be comfortable working to deadlines

• Work well within a team, but also be happy working individually

• Comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy

• Keen to learn how to be a great communicator

• Have experience with estimating software