Assistant/Junior Estimator

Junior or Assistant Estimator (civil engineering) required for a long established, yet growing business in Southampton. With a successful trading history spanning 4 decades, and 300% growth in the last three years, it's a great time to join this business.The company has a great culture for continuous training and personal development and offer strong career opportunities for those wishing to progress. As an estimator in the Preconstruction team, you will play a key role in preparing properly considered cost estimates and budget prices to meet specified timescales for schemes covering a range of civil engineering industry sectors, work types, locations and value. You will: * Coordinate with the pre-construction team. * Organise and prepare supply chain enquiries. * Contribute to financial submissions. * Prepare and present estimates in conjunction with the Bid Managers, Senior Managers and Directors at cost estimate reviews and settlement meetings. * Coordinate with the Estimator and Bid Manager on all aspects relating to the financial submission. * Contribute to collecting and distributing feedback. * Assist in preparation and hand over of tender information to project teams. Job Requirements What are our requirements? * Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level. * Suitable civil engineering site experience, with good awareness of construction methods and typical production rates / outputs for basic activities. What would be desirable for this role? * Member of relevant professional institution. * Awareness of UK civil construction market. * Awareness of common forms of contract. * Previous experience off SSM7 and the measurement of civls schemes There will be a generous package, which would be discussed on an individual basis. Here's just some of the other benefits: * Pension Auto Enrolment – 5% from Employee + 3% from Employer = 8% Pension * Holidays = 25 Days + Bank Holidays (5 Days holiday reserved for xmas shut down). * Mileage / Fuel payable at current government rates * Annual Attendance to family fun day * Sponsorship with the Academy if candidates would like to undertake further learning or training * Flexible working to suit employee and family needs * Rewards scheme free of charge – discounts to hundreds of high street stores * An annual bonus has historically been paid, which in recent years has been 2% of salary Interviews will initially take place via video link so that progress can be made during the lockdown. If you require further information - please contact Tristan Prior