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Future Build are currently working alongside a valued client of ours in their search for an Assistant Estimator/Estimator to join the business. Our client is a specialist sub contractor within the social housing sector who delivers external refurbishments.

This is a great opportunity to work for a growing main contractor who specialize in delivering social housing refurbishments ranging from £100k - £2m in value.

Due to the continued growth of the business they are currently seeking an Assistant Estimator to join the Pre Construction Department.

The ideal candidate will be a practically minded, self-driven individual with a good understanding of the construction industry. They must be hardworking with the determination to develop and succeed within a fast-paced estimating team.

They will have completed or are in the process of completing a BTEC HNC/HND or a Degree in a Construction related course. They must have an excellent level of computer literacy (specifically with Microsoft Word & Excel) and a common-sense approach to information sourcing and problem solving.

The role will be to assist in all aspects of the tender preparation from initial enquiry to submission including:

* Analysing tender documentation to generate required supply chain enquires, tender queries and tender strategy

* Assist in all aspects of the tender preparation from initial enquiry to submission

* Issuing of enquiries to sub-contractors for project specific packages

* Developing good working relationships with the supply chain

* Carry out take-offs from drawings to produce accurate quantities for pricing

* Scrutinising bill of quantities to ensure it accurately summarises the project

* Comparisons of sub-contract quotations and forming the basis of the contractors proposals

* Present cost comparisons to Senior Estimator for review

* Working closely alongside other pre-construction departments

If this position sounds of interest please apply and a consultant will be in touch to discuss further.

Job Type: Full-time