Assistant Estimator – Facades

ABOUT THE ROLE Job RoleAn exciting opportunity for an up and coming estimator who will work alongside our dynamic sales department! You will benefit from working within a supportive learning environment ensuring your personal development and opportunity to progress.!As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting in the estimation process, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing for our clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in the construction industry and exposure to various projects. You will be tasked with assisting senior estimators in preparing accurate cost estimates for facade and cladding projects by analysing project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documentation.Conduct material take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings to determine the quantity of materials required for each project. Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing for materials and equipment needed for projects, ensuring the most competitive rates. Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and clarify project requirements. REQUIREMENTS Key Responsibilities: Maintain updated cost lists for various façade materials in our product inventory.Clear understanding of their requirements and obtaining any additional necessary information such as drawings or BOQ.Calculate the required area (m2) of the façade cladding product from provided drawings, utilising Excel or AutoCAD for a ‘drawing take-off.’Optimise the panel schedule to provide the most cost-effective value engineering (VE) solution for our clients.Input the calculated area and relevant product details, including the appropriate margin, into our costing template.Present the finalised quotation to the senior estimator or manager for review before sending it to the client.Background in the construction industry with knowledge in facade solutions.Proficient in reading and interpreting construction and architects’ drawings and specifications.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Autocad.Minimum of 12 months’ experience in product distribution or a construction-related background.Previous work experience involving pricing, estimating, or financial accounts, demonstrating an analytical and thorough approach will be considered. REWARDS AND BENEFITS About the benefits / rewards:Our client support, develop and understand their employees. They offer employee stability through permanent long-term employment and stable working environment. You will be well rewarded for your hard work with a remuneration package that will correspond to the individuals experience and skills. This position offers an excellent basic salary of between £35,000 – £45,000 dependant on experience.