Trainee Estimator​/Administrator

Trainee Estimator / Administrator
Thetford
24,000 to 25,000

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join a friendly team within a forward thinking construction business based in Thetford, Norfolk. The successful candidate will be keen to learn and develop, have an ambitious attitude, and will provide both estimating support and general administration within a dynamic and wide ranging business environment.

Full training will be provided and construction experience is not essential. This role offers real scope for progression into an estimating career.

Tender and estimating support

• Logging all enquiries received including return dates and any potential site visit details

• Pulling out key tender information and assisting in the preparation of pricing files

• Arranging and planning site visits for the estimating team

• Tracking all tender submissions and monitoring when projects may go live

Business development and client interaction

• Contacting new and existing clients regarding upcoming project requirements

• Working through the company contact list to build relationships, make calls and send follow up emails

• Adding new contacts and helping to maintain an accurate CRM

Administrative and commercial support

• Assisting with invoice sign off and handling any related queries

• Supporting basic cost recording tasks

• Helping with ordering materials and general admin duties to support the wider team

• Confident and clear telephone manner

• Strong communication skills

• Good organisation and time management skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work within a fast paced environment

Please send your CV to (url removed) and call James at gap construction on (phone number removed).

If you have any questions or would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact us on (phone number removed).

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap construction who are operating as an employment agency. gap construction are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

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