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Janco Recruitmentare currently recruiting for aTrainee Estimator /Quantity Surveyoron behalf of their clients based inWest Bromwich.
An excellent remuneration package is available for the suitable candidate with a salary between 25,000pa - 35,000pa experience dependant.
Trainee Estimator duties;
- To work closely with Estimators to pick up the skills required to provide estimates for tenders/enquiries.
- Acquire the skills to compile estimates for projects/tenders as per agreed format.
- Acquire the skills to identify and detail materials necessary to achieve the agreed scope of works.
- Acquire the skills to produce accurate tender analysis for joinery / production elements when required.
Quantity Surveyor duties;
- Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included. Communicate with clients, architects, consultants and/ or contracts team for clarification as required.
- Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price.
- Predict the likely progress rate and completion rate of the project bearing in mind sub-contract arrangements.
- Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades for the achievement of the best cost to value.
- Calculate total costs for both proposed and actual jobs to include comparison of quantities and alternative production methods.
- Refine specifications to provide for better production, lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements.
- Award orders in agreement with contracts team and purchasing manager based on time required, price and quality of work.
- Where necessary survey sites to ensure familiarity with the work being carried out and the environment.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with third party consultants, architects, building control, sub-contractors etc.
- Refine specifications to provide for lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements.
- Produce all cost information, sub-contract quotations, labour analysis for handover to the Contracts Manager
- Monitor costs through the use of computers to improve the accuracy of future pricing.
- Attending training when required.
Previous experience within a similar role or a relevant qualificationis advantageous.
If you are interested in hearing more about the role then please apply with your CV and Jade will be in touch.
Janco Recruitmentare a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role.
