Our Wotton Bassett based client is seeking A Junior Estimator to join their busy successful business.

Working part from home part office based near Swindon
Experience of building scopes / specifications and being able to read a drawing is super important
The role is a junior estimator (£25,000 - £27,000 per annum)
Would suit an individual who is numerate, IT literate and perhaps been exposed to some of the terminology as a junior / admin in a Builders / Builders Merchants / Joinery shop / trade or engineering apprentice and is looking to learn the job and work in an office environment
Previous experience or knowledge within metalwork, joinery, acrylics, glass and powder-coating - would be an advantage.
The role will entail:
Supporting our estimators with pricing enquiries
Liaison with suppliers and sub-contractors to send out and receive pricing information
Be a point of contact for Sales and Project Management to ensure all deadlines are clear and met
Discuss quotations with vendors to ensure compliance and best price is obtained.
Calling measures off construction drawings
Liaise with the internal design team to discuss and clarify new drawings for tenders and prototype
Finding specialist suppliers / tradespeople
Looking at final accounts
Reviewing contracts (training will be provided)
May include visits to site
Experience in a junior estimating / pricing role would be beneficial
Reasonable degree of IT literacy needed, specifically with Excel
Driving licence / car is beneficial
The salary is dependent on experience - working hours / days, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30pm.
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