Position Overview & Specifications

Structural steel Estimator Apprentice

Touchline fabrications Limited are a market leading steelwork contractor with an excellent reputation. Established in 1984, we design, Manufacture and install structural steelwork across the UK.

We have an opportunity for a bright, highly motivated individual to join our team who can learn all aspects of our trade and who after training, will work towards the role of senior estimator within our management team and benefit from their own success within the Employee owned Trust scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a college or university graduate looking for an apprenticeship as an Estimator where formal training will be given.

The Role

Collation of client’s requirements and specifications from tender documentation.
Carrying out accurate take-offs from Engineers drawings and specifications.
Producing and submitting quotations and follow through to sales
Research and identify new business opportunities
Qualifying suppliers and sub-contractors to maintain our high-quality standards
Procurement for factory stock and site materials.
Manage job costing throughout each project from design to completion and producing regular financial reports for management meetings.

We are looking for applicants that have:

Excellent personality and communication skills
Have effective time management, organisational and multitasking skills
Be highly skilled in the use of a variety of computer programmes, Excel, Word and Adobe
The ability to read structural engineer drawings, scopes and specifications and produce take offs preferred
Meticulous attention to detail
Good numeracy skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good commercial acumen and negotiating skills
This is a full-time office-based position in Preston and applicants must be local and able to commute daily. We will not consider any re-locations.

Benefits:

To be a member of an Employee owned company (EOT) with shares held in trust for the benefit of the employee
Attractive salary between £15,000.00 - £25,000.00 depending on age, experience and education status
Company EOT scheme profit related tax-free bonus
Performance related bonuses
Company Pension scheme
Free car parking

This is a bespoke position with great future opportunities for the right person working within a small management team. We would be happy to discuss this role in more detail if interested. Please apply in the first instance with your CV to sales@touchlinefab.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £15,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: