Janco Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor on behalf of their clients based in West Bromwich. An excellent remuneration package is available for the suitable candidate with a salary between £25,000pa - £35,000pa experience dependant. Trainee Estimator duties; To work closely with Estimators to pick up the skills required to provide estimates for tenders/enquiries. Acquire the skills to compile estimates for projects/tenders as per agreed format. Acquire the skills to identify and detail materials necessary to achieve the agreed scope of works. Acquire the skills to produce accurate tender analysis for joinery / production elements when required. Quantity Surveyor duties; Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included. Communicate with clients, architects, consultants and/ or contracts team for clarification as required. Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price. Predict the likely progress rate and completion rate of the project bearing in mind sub-contract arrangements. Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades for the achievement of the best cost to value. Calculate total costs for both proposed and actual jobs to include comparison of quantities and alternative production methods. Refine specifications to provide for better production, lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements. Award orders in agreement with contracts team and purchasing manager based on time required, price and quality of work. Where necessary survey sites to ensure familiarity with the work being carried out and the environment. Develop and maintain good working relationships with third party consultants, architects, building control, sub-contractors etc. Refine specifications to provide for lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements. Produce all cost information, sub-contract quotations, labour analysis for handover to the Contracts Manager Monitor costs through the use of computers to improve the accuracy of future pricing. Attending training when required. Previous experience within a similar role or a relevant qualification is advantageous. If you are interested in hearing more about the role then please apply with your CV and Jade will be in touch. Janco Recruitment are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role