Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator My Client within the Construction industry is looking for an Assistant Estimator to work within their office based in the Stroud area of Kent. You will ideally have approx a years experience within this role. This is a great role for someone looking for their next step into Estimating and a rare chance to get on the career ladder within this side of construction. Estimator Role Prepare estimates for specified responses to PQQs, ITTs, pitches and proposals in conjunction with marketing and business development manager. Hand over budgets to commercial / QS department for take on. Estimator Responsibilities Creation, management and monitoring of budgets for tenders, pitches and proposals Hand over of information to commercial department and maintenance of information on Project Probe. Estimator Key Tasks Compiling assigned compliant and competitive tenders, within deadlines. Pre-handover budget compiling and guided value engineering. Post-handover budget inputting onto Project Probe. Ensure all assigned opportunities and tenders are tracked and chased and results noted, including conversion to next stage, or closure. Update subcontractor, supplier and client information on Project Probe, as necessary. Attend estimating meetings as required. Attend assigned handover meetings and ensure all information is agreed and recorded. Continue liaison with commercial and contracts departments as required. Liaise with procurement, ordering and finance for pricing and costs of labour and materials. Liaise with materials suppliers and sub-contractors as required. Liaise with clients and prospects as required. Estimator Competencies Programme and project management manage production of initial programme for handover to contracts. If you feel that you are the right person for this role then please contact me on the details given