Junior Estimator

Sector: Construction Job Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Our Wotton Bassett based client is seeking a Junior Estimator to join their busy successful business.
Working part from home and part office-based near Swindon.
Experience of building scopes/specifications and being able to read a drawing is super important.
The role is a junior estimator (25,000 - 27,000 per annum).
This position would suit an individual who is numerate, IT literate, and has been exposed to some of the terminology as a junior/admin in a Builders/Builders Merchants/Joinery shop/trade or engineering apprentice, looking to learn the job and work in an office environment.
Previous experience or knowledge within metalwork, joinery, acrylics, glass, and powder-coating would be an advantage.
Responsibilities: Supporting our estimators with pricing enquiries.
Liaison with suppliers and sub-contractors to send out and receive pricing information.
Be a point of contact for Sales and Project Management to ensure all deadlines are clear and met.
Discuss quotations with vendors to ensure compliance and best price is obtained.
Calling measures off construction drawings.
Liaise with the internal design team to discuss and clarify new drawings for tenders and prototypes.
Looking at final accounts.
Reviewing contracts (training will be provided).
May include visits to site.
Experience in a junior estimating/pricing role would be beneficial.
Reasonable degree of IT literacy needed, specifically with Excel.
Driving licence/car is beneficial.
The salary is dependent on experience.
Working hours/days are Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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