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Estimator

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established client in Kettering is seeking a permanent Estimator to create and complete quotes based on a weekly priority list, ensuring adherence to company standards.
  • The role involves responding to email queries, liaising with colleagues and external companies, and reviewing various utility plans and technical drawings.
  • Candidates should have a basic understanding of utilities and tendering, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • The position requires previous experience in an administration or office role, as well as basic experience using AutoCAD; project management experience is a plus.
  • The salary for this position is £23,500, and candidates are expected to have relevant experience in the field.
EstimatorKetteringHours - Monday to Friday 0830-1700 - 37.5 hrsSalary - £23,500Our established client based in Kettering is recruiting an Estimator on a permanent basis to create and complete quotes in a timely manner based on a weekly priority list, making sure to adhere to company processes, procedures and standards to ensure that clients' requirements and timescales are achieved.Duties:
  • Responding to email queries and problems applicable to own competency level and escalating where necessary to relevant departmental manager.
  • Liaising with colleagues internally and external companies in a professional manner.
  • Reviewing quote requirements and requesting additional information if required.
  • Reviewing asset plans of existing utilities and developers technical drawings.
  • Reviewing Electricity Point of connection plans and offer letters.
  • Reviewing Water terms and plans.
  • Completing Water, Gas and Electricity network studies.
  • Producing Multi Utility cost models and proposal letters in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing and producing re-quotes and variations according to Developer requests.
  • Providing regular updates to the Tendering Manager and Business Development Managers to meet a weekly priority list.
  • Reviewing colleagues work so that constructive feedback can be provided.
  • Chasing clients and updating trackers.
  • Undertake the electronic filing regularly to ensure all correspondence is available and can be easily found.
About you ...
  • A basic understanding of utilities and tendering.- ideally
  • Understanding of Microsoft office packages including Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD would be required.
Skills and abilities needed...
  • Good timekeeping.
  • Organised.
  • Accuracy and an eye for detail.
  • Able to work as a team but also able to work off of your own initiative.
  • Team player.
  • Good communicator and listener.
  • Able to solve problems.
Experience:
  • Previous experience in an Administration/office role would be required.
  • Experience using AutoCAD would be required at a basic level.
  • Previous experience in a Project Management role/environment would be useful.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with opportunities for development and progression, so if interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.

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