Founded by Chairman Matthew Pryor in 2004, Toppesfield has grown from strength to strength and has risen to its current position as the UK’s largest independent surfacing contractor. Delivering projects nationwide, Toppesfield is the first name in surfacing, no matter what the size, sector, or location.
Here at Toppesfield, our goal is to continually raise the benchmark for surfacing and associated services to the highest possible standard, thereby enhancing our position as contractor for choice for all surfacing works. We have created over 300 jobs, established seven regional offices and achieving an estimated turnover of £110 million and pride ourselves on the impeccable standards of workmanship that has delivered year on year growth.
Job Types: Full time, permanent
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Estimator who will work alongside and support our dynamic Sales team. You will benefit from working within a supportive learning environment ensuring your personal development and opportunity to progress.
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will fulfil a range of duties including:
Key Responsibilities
* Analysing drawings and determining specifications of tender requests
* Arranging site visits where required and having full consideration for the quotation elements such as labour and materials, risks or providing commercial opportunities
* Carrying out take-off measurements via drawings and directly onsite
* Supporting and learning how to job cost and calculate the price of time, labour and materials, ensuring the prompt submission of estimates to clients
* Ensuring the company’s position on onerous terms and conditions is maintained
* Identifying and bringing to the attention of the Estimating Manager onerous terms and seeking directions for dealing with them
* Maintaining an up-to-date resource database to ensure estimates are accurate
* Developing relationships with customers, suppliers, and clients
* Preparing tender packages and liaising and negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors
* Maintaining a working knowledge of subcontractors and ensuring that estimates are based upon approved and competent suppliers
* Ensuring clear and concise records are maintained
* Providing general administrative support to the estimating department where necessary
* Keeping up to date with new aspects of the job role and being actively interested in improving the department/business
* Being knowledgeable in the market in which the company operates, including an awareness of competitors and clients alike
Please email careers@toppesfield.com to ask a member of our team about working at Toppesfield or the opportunities that are currently available. We’re always happy to talk to potential candidates.
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