Junior/Apprentice Estimator Main Contractor Teesside Salary £20,000 - £30,000 benefits Lemon Drizzle Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Junior/Apprentice Estimator for an established and well-developed business based in Teesside. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in developing their career in the construction industry in a role which is heavily in demand here in the North East. In this role, you’ll be involved in: Completing take offs Producing bills of quantities Producing cost estimates using ‘Estimate’ software Gathering information from subcontractors Liaising with other departments, stakeholders and clients. Benefits include: £20k - £30k salary depending on experience Fully funded training and career development. Apprenticeship degree option to work and study at the same time. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced employer pension contributions What you’ll be doing and be responsible for You will assist the Estimator by managing tender enquiries of various sizes ensuring clear and accurate prices are produced. You will help to analyse enquiry documentation, produce BOQ’s, gather prices for materials and subcontractor quotations, analyse risk and produce and submit cost estimates for construction projects up to 5m. Projects will be a mix of commercial new build and refurbishment. You will liaise and build relationships with clients and work closely with all stakeholders of the business. What’s in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a skill set that’s in very high demand. There’s a massive shortage of Estimators in the North East so now really is the right time to develop your skills, get a degree and be fully qualified and experienced at the same time. This is a well-established and longstanding business with a strong pipeline of work. Most of their work is repeat business and they have a solid client base. Who is this role ideal for? The ideal candidate will already have some estimating experience from a main contracting background. You will need an understanding of subcontracting packages and trade sequences for new build and refurbishment projects up to 5m. Excellent I.T skills Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel Exceptional communication skills Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and costs Excellent analytical and numerical skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with various stakeholders What does the hiring process look like? First off you would have a chat/teams meeting with me, Rachel Scott. Then if you and I believe it’s a good fit I will put you forward to my client and then it would be an in-person meeting with them. How do you find out more and apply? To find out more please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I highly value discretion and all conversations are 100% confidential or to apply click on the link and I’ll be in touch. I'm an independent recruiter so if you don't hear back regarding a specific role, please know that your application isn't forgotten. In line with GDPR I keep all profiles on hand for future opportunities that might be a better match. The best part of my job is helping people advance their careers, whether it's now or later. Thank You