ESTIMATING ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

My client is now one of the foremost experts in construction, civil engineering and property services. They constantly strive to exceed their clients’ expectations by delivering a wide range of property services across the UK including refitting, refurbishment, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installations.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors.
• Prepares subcontractor bid packages.
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid.
• Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develops RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage. Minimise exclusions to the tender by Liaising with client and subcontractor.
• Review awarded tender drawings with Project team and highlight areas of concern.
• Highlighting subcontractors and materials that require lead times for design and materials.
• Ensures that subcontractors and materials suppliers can meet with the programmed dates.
• Handle all subcontractor interactions in a manner designed to build a long-term relationship.
• Build relationships with other departments within the company including Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Accounting, HSQE and Buying
• Work with the pre-construction team to ensure that bids and proposals are competitive and have the greatest chance of winning.
• Work alongside the Lead Estimator and other members of the Pre-Construction team to carry out day to day activities as required.
• Complete all activities with a pride of ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be self-motivated & punctual.
• Manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Degree Qualified/HNC or HND.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office.
• Estimating software

Experience

• 2 + years previous experience essential
• Previous site / industry experience
• Experience in schedule of rates
• NEC3/4 Contract awareness

Please contact Stewart Lange at sl@sol-rec.com or on 07545 620084