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Trainee Estimator Location: Kent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Company We are recruiting on behalf of a highly established specialist within the commercial construction sector, with a successful trading history spanning over 50 years. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality products and solutions across a wide range of commercial construction projects throughout the UK. With a strong existing customer base, an experienced team and continued growth, they are now looking to invest in a Trainee Estimator to join their established estimating department. This represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within construction estimating, with training and support provided by an experienced team. The Role As a Trainee Estimator, you will work alongside an established team responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive quotations for customer enquiries. You will learn how to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQs), understand individual project requirements and produce quotations that accurately reflect the customer's needs. The role will involve: Producing quotations from architectural drawings, specifications and BoQs Preparing new, revised and copy quotations across projects of varying values Learning how to interpret technical and commercial project requirements Ensuring quotations are accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines Liaising directly with customers to clarify project requirements Working closely with Sales, CAD, Customer Service and other internal departments Providing quotation follow-up and support to the Sales team Managing multiple enquiries and priorities simultaneously Delivering an excellent level of service to both customers and internal teams Supporting the wider estimating department as required About You This is a trainee opportunity , so we're not necessarily looking for someone who already has years of estimating experience. Instead, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn. You will ideally have: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication skills Good numerical and analytical ability The ability to understand technical information Confidence working in a fast-paced environment The ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines A methodical and organised approach to your work A resilient and determined personality A genuine interest in developing a career within estimating and the construction industry A flexible, team-focused approach and willingness to go the extra mile Previous experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, technical sales, CAD, estimating or a similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity This is an excellent chance to join a successful business with more than five decades of industry experience and develop a specialist skill set within commercial construction. You'll receive support from an experienced estimating team while developing your knowledge of drawings, specifications, quotations and the wider commercial construction process. For someone looking to establish a genuine career rather than simply find their next job, this offers excellent long-term development and progression potential. Interested? Please Apply now. This role is being handled by Sam Whiffin - (phone number removed)

Trainee Estimator Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 Location: Near Camberley, Surrey Are you a CNC Miller or Turner looking to use your CNC skills and make the move into an office role ? Our client is a successful CNC Precision Engineering company located near Camberley, Surrey and they are looking for a Estimating Engineer. Salary £35,000 to £50,000 plus benefits. The successful candidate should have CNC experience and ideally within Aerospace or similar safety critical industry. As Estimating Engineer you will be responsible for: Preparation of estimates and quotations. Following up quotations. Contract Reviews to ensure adherence to customer requirements. Sales order processing. Creation of parts, BOM s and planning on the production control system. Creation of works orders, purchase orders and subcontract documentation. Placing Purchase Orders for raw material. Expediting the manufacture of parts and assemblies. Liaising with Production and Quality to provide customers with up-to-date progress information. Gathering and collating data for reporting purposes. Preparation of metrics for reports to Commercial Manager. General Duties as required conducive to efficient running of the department. Estimator