Trainee Estimator
Due to continued expansion we are looking to recruit a Trainee Estimator to join a friendly office team.
Training will be given however experience of working in an office environment would be advantageous, as would a basic understanding of the construction industry.
Our office in Wootton Bassett near Swindon co-ordinates ceramic tiling works for major housebuilders across the south of England.
Day to day tasks of Trainee Estimator:
- 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
- Filing and archiving
- Answering phone calls and assisting callers or passing to the appropriate person
- Ad hoc work to support Managers and the Director
- Procuring and comparing prices from suppliers
Trainee Estimator candidate requirements:
- Hardworking; enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are key
- The Trainee Estimator will be 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)
On invitation to interview, candidates will need to supply 2 references and evidence of qualifications.
£15,000 - £18,000
Monday - Friday