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Description
Join Our Team as an Trainee Estimator!Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that values long-term development and growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey.
Role Purpose: As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.
What you will be doing:
Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications.
Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings.
Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement.
Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying.
Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities.
Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings.
Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews.
Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team.
What you will bring:
Technical Skills and Experience:
Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames.
Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7.
Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
Experience using estimating software such as Candy or similar.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen.
Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions.
Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment.
Builds relationships based on trust and integrity.
A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership.