Junior Estimator – Business Development

Department: Business Development

Main Location: Braintree

Reports to: Steelwork & Projects Estimator

Direct Reports: None

The Main Purpose of the Job:

To support the Steelwork & Projects Estimator in preparing technical and commercial responses to a variety of customer enquiries.

Duties Include:

• Interpret customer drawings and specifications to understand the requirement relating to an enquiry.
• Check customer requirements against available product types.
• Utilise the company’s pricing system (MS Excel based) to compile quotations for telecoms, lighting and special projects.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal procurement to check costings where required.
• Ensure that outgoing quotations meet correct quality standards and profit margin requirements.
• Assist with budgeting for orders incoming to the business compiling summaries of the costs that were allowed for during the quotation process.
• Assist in handing over orders to the operational delivery team.
• Other duties appropriate to the level of this role.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with good use of initiative.
• Qualifications in Mathematics – to GCSE (or equivalent level) or above – demonstrating a strong numerical skillset.
• Computer literate; conversant in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical clients.
• Strong written and spoken English language skills.
• Competent with the use of web browsing tools for online research purposes.
• Some previous experience of pricing, costing or quoting.

Beneficial (Not Essential):

• Prior experience in estimating steelwork fabrication is beneficial but not essential.

Company Benefits:

• Company pension
• Perkbox discounts
• Holiday buy scheme
• Healthshield