- GMFJ Reference
145088
- Wages
£6.25 p/h
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
26/08/2021
- Start Date
01/03/2022
- Location
Exeter
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Construction
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Employer
Devon Contractors Limited
Description of Opportunity
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To work along side one of our senior estimators to gain the
necessary skills to carry out the following:
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Analysing plans, bills of quantities and other project
documentation in order to estimate costs
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Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices
and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
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Analysing data that can affect costs (such as currency exchange
rates and the company’s productivity rates)
·
Assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the
project
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Visiting project sites to gather information
·
Staying aware of the latest construction technologies
·
Keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative
requirements
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Inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project
·
Working closely with key members of the project team (such as
the bid manager) and liaising with clients and suppliers
·
Keeping detailed records and writing reports.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Exeter College on 0 (Ref ID: 145088)
· Desire to progress within the industry and
potentially gain further relevant qualifications.
· An eye for detail and understanding the expected
standards to be delivered and quality checking.
· Commercial acumen and understanding.
·
The ability to be detail-oriented in order
to successfully review information and complete projects
·
Good verbal and oral communication and
interpersonal skills, as a junior estimator is required to possess excellent
customer service skills and also liaise efficiently with clients, contractors,
and management
·
Adequate familiarity and proficiency with
computer applications and electronic equipment that are used in construction,
such as circuit boards, hardware, and software
·
Basic knowledge of building and
construction
·
Well-developed organizational and
self-management skills, which enables a junior estimator to maintain his or
her composure in order to work effectively under pressure and also meet up
with tight deadlines
Maths & English GCSE Grade 4-9 or C and above.
Driving Licence and own transport.
·
Good communication skills
·
Problem-solving skills
·
Decision-making ability
·
Commercial awareness
·
Ability to motivate others
·
Teamworking skills
·
Good knowledge of building methods and
regulations.
· Keen, enthusiastic
and willing to learn.
To become a 'Stand Alone' Estimator