The company specialises in the delivery of industrial, commercial and leisure projects, working with established clients across the UK on projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major developments valued at up to £50m. Their specialist market knowledge and reputation for quality have helped them build a strong and growing order book.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating and pre-construction career, with progression and responsibility actively rewarded as the business continues to grow.
The Role
Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider estimating team, you will support the preparation and delivery of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with the preparation of tenders, budgets and cost plans
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Reviewing tender documents, drawings and project requirements
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Carrying out manual and digital take-offs
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Preparing Bills of Quantities
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Preparing and issuing subcontractor enquiries
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Obtaining, reviewing and comparing subcontractor quotations
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Inputting and analysing project costs
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Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
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Assisting with the handover of successful tenders to the project team
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Maintaining the subcontractor database
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Attending site visits where required
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Supporting general pre-construction administration and document control
About You
The ideal candidate will have some previous experience within estimating, quantity surveying, pre-construction or a construction related commercial environment and be keen to develop their career further.
You'll need:
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Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
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The ability to read and understand drawings and written information
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Strong attention to detail
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The ability to work to deadlines and manage your workload effectively
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A proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach
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The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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A full UK driving licence
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing construction business where hard work, development and progression are genuinely recognised and rewarded.
The business is also introducing a 3 day weekend, giving employees an additional day away from work an initiative that is highly unusual within the construction industry.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your estimating career, work on interesting projects and progress within a growing specialist contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity. Please get in touch
Salary description
£30000.00 - £45000.00 per year