Trainee Estimator

THE COMPANY

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Provision of accurate estimates with practical and workable solutions, maximising the probability of obtaining targeted contracts
• Identification and conversion of new opportunities
• Building and maintaining key relationships with customers, providing high levels of customer service
• Compliance with Company policies and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure familiarisation with products and designing of scaffold structures
• Undertake training provided to obtain the appropriate competence level
• Seek direction or advice from experienced colleagues as required
• Produce creative and competitive solutions to customer requirements, ensuring estimates are accurate and comply with company requirements and procedures.
• Identify and target new opportunities
• Contact customers to follow up tenders submitted
• Assist line manager in monitoring and reporting on market pricing and competitor activity
• Evaluate reasons for lost bids and report as required
• Ensure customer requirements are met and where possible exceeded
• Attend negotiations and pre-contract handover meetings
• Prepare and deliver high standard presentations to customers as required
• Liaise with the design and operations teams on technical and operational requirements. Provide briefings to the operations team, and any information required once the job has commenced
• Provide information and reports for management teams as required
• Provide feedback from customers and the marketplace
• Adhere to Company’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that all estimating related administrative tasks are carried out efficiently
• Support and promote a team culture and company values

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A recent graduate in Construction, Business Management, Engineering or similar
• Appreciation of the design process with the ability to understand engineering plans
• Self discipline and a strong commitment to quality and procedures
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines