Junior Estimator

My client is looking for a motivated Junior Estimator for their growing team.

You must live within 1 hour of Tunbridge Wells.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process


• Reviewing tender documentation including prelims and contract docs, visits to site locations as required


• Provide full take offs and produce BoQs


• Sub-contractor tendering and quote comparisons


• Cost-Planning


• Assessing levels of risk and opportunity on tenders


• Tender adjudications and profit planning

About You

• Studying or have just completed a Quantity Surveying qualification


• Knowledge of construction methodology


• Understanding of JCT contracts


• Understanding of current market rates


• Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials


• Ability to provide quick turn arounds during busier times


• Use of initiative to work to strict deadlines


• Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft software


• Good presentation and excellent written English skills