Junior Estimator

Junior/ Trainee Estimator Manchester The client My client is a leader in the Commercial Design & Build industry. Headquartered in Manchester, they create some of the most exceptional commercial spaces across the country. Due to a consistent influx of business from main name clients, they are looking to expand their team. The role This is a role for a Junior/ Trainee Estimator who is enthusiastic about starting their career with a contractor that values their employees. In this role you will have the ability to progress into a lucrative role as a Senior Estimator. You day-to-day tasks will include: * Reviewing, analysing, and sending out tender packages to sub-contractors and suppliers * Managing and reviewing sub-contractor costs ensuring quality of tender returns * Conducting take offs and pricing different elements of a tender including completing schedule of works or tender return document * Costing site labour and prelims * Liaising with clients, architects, cost consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers should any information be required on the tender * Organising workload to ensure all tender deadlines are met * Working with the client on all changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the tendering process. * Balancing multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline * Conducting site inspection for tender understanding, analysis of conditions and assessment of risk and identification of activities that may or may not be shown in tender documents. * Attending and participate in onsite meetings with clients, architects, cost consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers during the project to manage and maintain costs You To succeed in this role you must be keen, enthusiastic and have a strong work ethic. You must be passionate to succeed in this field and have a 'can-do' attitude. Prior experience in the industry isnt essential, as training will be provided. Next move If you think this is the role for you, please apply to this posting with an up-to-date CV