Back to searchAssistant Estimator
Foresight Search Ltd
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 18 days
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF10 5BW
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Assistant Estimator is available in Cardiff with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 plus additional benefits.
- The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in a similar role within construction main contracting.
- The role involves accurate measurement, production of supply chain enquiries, and collaboration with design teams and clients.
- Candidates should be able to assist in identifying risks and opportunities while developing relationships with the supply chain.
- The company specializes in new build projects across various sectors, including commercial and hospitality, with project values typically between £2m and £15m.
The company specialise within in New Build construction within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors on projects typically between £2m - £15m in value. Projects are fast paced and can be anywhere across Wales and England.The Role:A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Estimator to join the pre-construction team based from the Cardiff office.
Assistant Estimator - the role * Accurate measurement using both CAD measure and manual measures. * Production of accurate, comprehensive supply chain enquiries and tracking of same.
* Develop relationships with supply chain. * Develop relationships with the Design Team and Clients. * Develop the quality and range of the supply chain. * Assist in the identification of areas of risk and opportunity. * Highlight conflict and deficiencies within contract documentation. * Production of accurate costs including review and comparison of supply chain quotations.
* Rate Build up – Allocation of appropriate trades, materials and labour. * Develop understanding of rate cost data. Resource output/build up. * Assist or produce the Estimating handover information in a suitable format for the Construction team.
* Support of Senior department staff * Support and promote collaborative working both internally and externally * Develop use of IT systems * Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise * Maintain current cost data * Obtain feedback from the construction departments on tenders * Follow the company brand and ethos.
Assistant Estimator - The person * 1-3 years' Experience working as Assistant / Trainee Estimator within construction main cotracting * Experience pricing new build construction projects as part of a pre-construction team * Commutable to Cardiff * Exposure to working for a regional or national main contractorThe Reward: * Competitive salary * Company car allowance (potentially) * Company benefits package * Varied and unique projects * Continued tenders and projectsPlease contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)
