Assistant Estimator

The Company

My client is a well-established and well-respected Main Contractor. Operating from their Swindon regional office they deliver design and build, new build and refurbishment projects up to £25m in value across most sectors including but not limited to; Education, Arts and Culture, NHS, Sports & Leisure, Commercial and MOD works. Contracts are split evenly between traditional and design & build, with a high proportion of their work (up to 60%) being won on a negotiated basis. They take pride in providing a quality product to their clients and also take pride on their high level of staff retention.

They consider themselves to have the professionalism of a PLC but the flexibility of a regional contractor. Taking a non-adversarial approach to their work has resulted in a very strong order book with a good proportion of repeat business from their clients.

Due to their continued success and organic expansion plans they are looking to recruit an Assistant / Junior Estimator to join their Swindon team.

Salary and Benefits Package

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the South Wests most established and well-regarded main contractors. This is an organisation where individuals are recognised and you are not just a number, with personal development an important part of the position. You will also be rewarded with the following:

* A very competitive and negotiable salary (Dependant on experience)

* Car allowance, which is negotiable depending on level, the greener the car the higher the amount

* Pension Scheme matched up to 7.5% employer contribution

* Bonus based on company and personal performance up to 4% of salary

* Death in service 3 x salary

* 27 days holiday in addition to bank holidays

* Mobile phone

* Fuel Card

* Laptop

* Healthcare contribution

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee benefits package

* Office electric car charger points (also being rolled out to sites)

The Role

As an Assistant / Junior Estimator you will generally be based in the Swindon office and report in to the senior estimators, who will provide additional on the job training and mentoring. Work will include formulating bid / tender prices from first principles along with sending out sub-contract enquiries and analysing received quotes and helping to put together final submissions on a variety of exciting projects across many different sectors up to the value of £25m in and around the Swindon area. Projects may be traditional, D+B, 2 stage or framework projects and either new-build or refurbishment. Geographically projects will generally be within 40-50 miles of Swindon.

You will have the desire to progress your career, with very real opportunities for career progression available.

Candidate

Applications are welcome from candidates with previous experience of estimating within the construction industry or from those with a relevant construction qualification looking for a career move into estimating.

Communication, attention to detail and working collaboratively are crucial in this role. You will have a positive attitude and confident approach, being able to communicate with people at all levels. The working environment is second to none, so…..

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply now as my client is looking to make an immediate appointment