Junior Estimator

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday-Thursday: 8am-4.30pm & Fri 8am-1.30pm

To act as point of contact for both customers (Local Authorities/Contractors) and sub-contract fitting companies, in preparing documents for quotations

• Prepare costs budgets and cost estimates for new tenders/quotes for Refurbishment and Newbuild.
• Using inhouse database to prepare details proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates.
• Input sizes from surveys and client drawings for windows and doors
• Work with internal team on tendered/quoted projects
• Keep detailed reports on all estimation documentation including correspondence from clients, emails; update any revised tenders/quotations immediately upon receipt of a new documentation
• Working closely with colleagues in order processing and contracts to ensure that specification is checked and agreed.
• Update enquiry log and print off/prepare new files
• Raise Pricing Notes once contract has been awarded.
• Carry out various tasks / projects as directed by the Estimating Supervisor.

• Experience with in a similar role or administrative experience would be preferable
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Confident using email
• Able to accurately input data
• Able to communicate at all levels with good negotiating skills. Confident in using the telephone.

• Must be numerate and ability to produce spreadsheets.
• Able to work through available information and provide recommendations / solutions to resolve issues
• Able to plan and prioritise own workload to ensure all deadlines are met. Organise information received to ensure efficient and accurate response
• A general knowledge of the replacement window industry would be useful although not essential

• Team player –, consistent, clear, ability to drive through change
• Action orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time scales
• Driven by results – confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance,
• Effective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal