The Trainee Estimator Contractor:
Reddbrick are recruiting for a Sub Contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects Nationally. Currently, they are seeking a Trainee Estimator and or a person with excellent Excel skills to join their team and manage projects throughout the region. Knowledge and experience of Fit out, internals and externals packages and knowledge of the Passive Fire Industry would be beneficial.

Trainee Estimator role
The Estimator will play a key role in the planning and financial management of Fit out schemes. This position requires experience in cost planning including measurement from stage 2, 3 and 4 general arrangement drawings to produce builder's quantities and compilation. You will collaborate closely with project managers and other stakeholders to achieve optimal results.

Trainee Estimator Responsibilities

* Working alongside the Project and preconstruction team you will support in populating your cost plan to support development of projects

* Help to prequalify opportunities.

* You will with support work on a variety of tendering forms, whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process.

* Tendering and develop design information into robust sub-contract enquires for quotation to preparing financial information for settlement meetings at each Gateway stage including Financial Close/Contract Sum.

* Track and report on project costs and financial performance, identifying and addressing any deviations from budget.

* Once established you will recommend cost-saving alternatives and value engineering options to optimise project efficiency and quality.

* Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on costs and timelines.

Trainee Estimator requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.

* An excellent understanding and abilitiy to use excel is a key requirement

* Experience in estimating would be beneficial

* Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office Suite.

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Trainee Estimator Benefits

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

* Involvement in high-profile projects

* Supportive and dynamic work environment fostering teamwork and innovation.

If you would like any further information or would be interested in applying for this vacancy please get in touch today