Position Overview & Specifications
The role of Assistant Estimator is responsible for working with project surveyors and help with the managing of the commercial aspects of each development.
The Assistant Estimator will report to the Commercial Director.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
- Produce take off from drawings using BlueBeam and Excel
- Manage ongoing design and layout changes and report these to the commercial manager.
- Calculate earthworks quantities from CAD drawings
- Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
- Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as project review meetings with construction team as well as external contractors.
- Assist the Commercial Manager managing quotations from suppliers and contractors
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
- Experience of working as with a residential house builder or groundworks contractor is beneficial
Qualifications and Training
- HNC/HND in relevant Building Studies preferred
- GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
Skills and Aptitude
- Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
- Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
- Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
- IT literate (Excel and BlueBeam predominantly) and the ability to adapt to new systems
- Some experience with CAD would be beneficial
- Good administration skills
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
- Punctual and organised
The Role and Working Conditions
- Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
- Office based role.
- Ability to travel to development sites as and when required.
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- surveying (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: CR140323ES