We are seeking a Graduate/Trainee Estimator to join our Facades and Cladding unit. Key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting the Senior Estimator with checking and acknowledging bid documents and amendments.
* Develop a full set of documents based both on Sub-contract tender returns and/or own measures with rates applied along with Senior Estimators.
* Analysing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs.
* Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors with guidance from Senior Estimators.
* Attend mid and post tender meetings with clients and sub-contractors alongside Senior Estimators.
* Develop risk analysis of the information provided/not provided by the Client.
* Review and ascertain costs associated with logistics, time frame etc with help from senior team members.
* Visiting project sites to gather information and prelims costs alongside colleagues.
* Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Head of Design and Head of Operations.
* Complete Form of Tender and tender letter with any qualification and complete contract sum Analysis/Schedule if necessary.
* Assist with preparing information packages for handover to construction team if successful, attend handover meeting and brief the team on tender bid.
Skills/ Requirements
* A construction related degree is required
* Must have a confident, resourceful and 'can-d...