BHC is a family-run business with a proud heritage, having grown since 1992 into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading structural steel fabrication and construction companies. Our continued success is built on our strong values, commitment to innovation, and an investment in our people, facilities, and technology.
With a diverse and loyal client base spanning the Agricultural, Commercial, Education, Health, Industrial and Retail sectors, BHC offers exciting and varied career opportunities in a fast-moving industry. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Trainee Estimator to join our highly skilled estimating team in the steel/construction department.
Estimators form an integral part of the commercial team and their role is often wide and varied as each project often holds a different challenge.

Duties of the Trainee Estimator will include:-

• Review drawings, specifications and determine any unusual requirements that may apply to the project or sub contract items that may form part of the required scope.
• Co-ordination of various sub-contract packages if applicable
• Discussions with client pre-tender period where required.
• Prepare a schedule of quantities or “take off” for the steelwork, allocating material and labour costs specific to a particular project.
• The ability to interpret the information received and communicate with the client or colleagues is paramount.
• On contract award relay relevant information such as contract information including specifications, cost build-ups, programme, potential risks and contractual issues to our internal team responsible for constructing the project.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Preferably the successful applicant will be educated to degree/HNC/HND level.
• Ideally will have some experience using cad, although training will be provided if required.
• Individuals are required to be self-motivated and determined.
• The selected candidate will have strong mathematical capabilities.
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages and the ability to pick up new software quickly.

• Review drawings, specifications and determine any unusual requirements that may apply to the project or sub contract items that may form part of the required scope.
• Co-ordination of various sub-contract packages if applicable
• Discussions with client pre-tender period where required.
• Prepare a schedule of quantities or “take off” for the steelwork, allocating material and labour costs specific to a particular project.
• The ability to interpret the information received and communicate with the client or colleagues is paramount.
• On contract award relay relevant information such as contract information including specifications, cost build-ups, programme, potential risks and contractual issues to our internal team responsible for constructing the project