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