THE COMPANY
Lyndon SGB are the UK’s largest commercial scaffolding and access solutions provider with a network of branches in all major UK cities.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Trainee Estimator you will provide estimates and secure orders by providing market competitive solutions to meet customer requirements in compliance with company procedures.
KEY RESULT AREAS
* Provision of accurate estimates with practical and workable solutions, maximising the probability of obtaining targeted contracts.
* Identification and conversion of new opportunities.
* Building and maintaining key relationships with customers, providing high levels of customer service.
* Compliance with Company policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Ensure familiarisation with products and designing of scaffold and access structures.
* Undertake training provided to obtain the appropriate competence level.
* Seek direction or advice from experienced colleagues as required.
* Produce creative and competitive solutions to customer requirements, ensuring estimates are accurate and comply with company requirements and procedures.
* Identify and target new opportunities.
* Contact customers to follow up tenders submitted.
* Assist line manager in monitoring and reporting on market pricing and competitor activity.
* Evaluate reasons for lost bids and report as required.
* Ensure customer requirements are met and where possible exceeded.
* Attend negotiations and pre-contract handover meetings.
* Prepare and deliver high standard presentations to customers as required.
* Liaise with the design and operations teams on technical and operational. requirements. Provide briefings to the operations team, and any information required once the job has commenced.
* Provide information and reports for management teams as required.
* Provide feedback from customers and the marketplace.
* Adhere to Company’s policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all estimating related administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* A degree in a Construction related subject (advantageous however not essential).
* Hands-on experience working within the Construction sector with an interest in being trained to become an Estimator.
* A passion for the Construction industry and site practice.
* Appreciation of the design process with the ability to understand engineering plans. IT literate.
* Good self discipline and a strong commitment to quality and procedures.
* Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
* Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
* A market leading base salary complimented by great company benefits.
* Full training and development by industry professionals.
* An opportunity to work on some of the UK's most cutting-edge construction projects