Estimator

About Company: 

A local construction contractor are currently expanding their office team due to increased growth in the new house building sector. 

The position will involve assisting with day to day office administration, including:

Training will be given, however must have experience of working in an office environment and as would a basic understanding of the construction industry. 

Job Summary:

• Reading drawings, taking note of measurements and inputting information in to MS Excel


• Procuring and comparing prices from suppliers


• Filing and archiving


• Answering phone calls and assisting callers or passing to the appropriate person


• Ad hoc work to support Managers and the Director

Additional roles following training:

• Establishing client requirements from tender packages


• Using a simple CAD package to measure architectural drawings on a room by room basis


• Using Sage Construction to record contract information


• Using Excel to record measurements and compile figures


• Preparing professional and comprehensive quotations for customers


• Placing and following up orders with suppliers

About you:

• Hardworking; enthusiastic and highly motivated 


• Excellent oral and written communication skills are key


• A good team player with a positive attitude 


• Flexible


• Self-motivated with the ability to work with the minimum of supervision


• Portray professionalism and commercial awareness


• Good presentation skills


• Educated to GCSE standard with a minimum of Grade C or above in Maths and English


• Accurate, numerate with excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours of work (full-time): 

Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5pm & Friday's 9:00am – 2.30pm

Holiday entitlement:-

22 days per year pro rata (Jan-Dec) plus Bank Holidays, Please bear in mind days will need to be taken for Christmas shut down.

Dress Code - We have a relaxed dress code. There is no advised dress code, Jeans are ok and if you are clean, tidy, and presentable.

Full job description will be provided for suitable candidates. 

Apply with your CV for this great opportunity.