Fifields Construction are looking to hire a new trainee estimator. As a trainee estimator you will mentored by our Senior Estimators, working closely with them and providing support in delivering competitive, high quality tender returns, shadowing them to learn our in-house estimating process. This involves working within an organised system, responding to deadlines and having an eye for detail.

As a Trainee Estimator, you will mentored by our Senior Estimators, working closely with them and providing support in delivering competitive, high quality tender returns, shadowing them to learn our in-house estimating process. This involves working within an organised system, responding to deadlines and having an eye for detail. Over time, you will take on responsibility for calculating costs and preparing detailed, accurate bids based on client requirements. Your responsibilities will include, -

• Sending enquiries/requesting quotes from our approved suppliers and subcontractors
• Analysing and comparing quotations and costs
• Completing take-offs and calculations from design drawings and schedules
• Assisting with multiple stage tenders, including completing preliminary costings and forms of tender
• Assistance with pre-qualification questionnaires and submissions
• Using historic rates and/or experience to price work
• Helping to promote and seek new tender opportunities in co-ordination with the Directors
• Assisting in preparing documents for tender adjudications
• Making site visits, conducting site surveys, taking photos for records and making observations as necessary for pricing purposes

Hours: 40.00 per week
About the employer:
Requirements and Prospects:
See qualifications/qualities
- A good telephone demeanour - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential with a good eye for detail - A strong desire to learn and develop a career in estimating within the construction industry - A proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to manage time effectively
Support and funding of an Estimating/Surveying based course/career in Construction Estimating
Training Provided:
Apprenticeship Standard- Construction Support Technician
BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment
Additional Information:
- Full support and training from the management team with a clear path for career development in a growing company - A competitive salary negotiable depending on age & experience - Company pension scheme (after 3-month probation period) - Private healthcare (after 3-month probation period) - Annual bonus - 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays

• Sending enquiries/requesting quotes from our approved suppliers and subcontractors
• Analysing and comparing quotations and costs
• Completing take-offs and calculations from design drawings and schedules
• Assisting with multiple stage tenders, including completing preliminary costings and forms of tender
• Assistance with pre-qualification questionnaires and submissions
• Using historic rates and/or experience to price work
• Helping to promote and seek new tender opportunities in co-ordination with the Directors
• Assisting in preparing documents for tender adjudications
• Making site visits, conducting site surveys, taking photos for records and making observations as necessary for pricing purpose