Assistant Estimator

Join a expanding Slough-based team as an Assistant Estimator! This is a rewarding one-year fixed-term contract, with a promising potential to transition into a permanent role. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, you'll play a pivotal role in a valued team. Immediate availability is preferred, as we are eager to welcome you to our close-knit work environment. As a company at the forefront of our specialised industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a familial atmosphere, where you're recognised as more than just a number. Elevate your career and be part of a company that values your contribution and growth.

Assistant Estimator

Location – Slough

Salary - £30k

37.5 hours per week

Assistant Estimator Job Description –

• Assisting in compiling estimates to provide an existing or potential client .This will involve analysing the material and people costs needed, to create a competitive quote that will aid management in bidding and securing profitable contracts and retenders.
• As a Trainee Estimator, you will work flexibly and observe all agreements, customs and practice concerning interchangeability of jobs.
• As a member of the sales team, reporting to your line Manager in the first instance, this role encompasses a substantial internal interface, supplier liaison and some customer contact.
• Taking instruction from the estimators, Business Development Managers (BDM’s), Service Directors (SD’s), Contract Managers (CM’s), other work colleagues and customers outside of the formal lines of reporting, this position requires a proactive, self-managed, detailed and task-orientated approach.
• Reviewing tender documents and printing off relevant paperwork and drawings if required.
• Filing tender information once contract is secured or lost.
• Conduct site surveys along with the sales team.
• Assisting in carrying out detailed M&E planned preventative maintenance (PPM) cost pricing and estimation for new contracts, variations to contracts and re-tendered contracts.
• Assist in the creation of asset schedules and assist with the proposal preparation for submission to customers on behalf of or in association with field-based BDM’s and Bid Team.
• Undertake on-going improvements associated with the production, submittal and internal processing of enquiries and their related systems.
• Assist in carrying out the M&E PPM contract cost estimation and pricing in accordance with internal task schedules, time allowances, customer prepared schedules and SLA’s.
• Obtain technically compliant and commercially advantageous prices from specialist suppliers and sub-contractors in accordance with enquiry requirements.
• Assist with the submission of hard and ‘soft’ copy proposals and tender returns in accordance with customer requirements independently or in association with BDM’s and other colleagues.
• Liaise in all respects as necessary with the BDM’s, SD’s, CM’s, and other colleagues to ensure the timely, accurate effective and efficient processing of enquiries.
• Implement and or assist in the efficient and effective handover of new, renewed, and re-tendered contracts to the operations department in accordance with internal processes.
• Implement and/or assist in the efficient and effective modifications to contracts (addendums and variations) in accordance with internal processes.
• Directly liaise with customers as is required in the undertaking of the role as and when required.
• Submitting weekly timesheets

Person Specification –

Proficient in workload management

Proficient in IT, MS Excel, Word, and Power Point

In Return –

You will be offered a competitive starting salary of £30k, On site parking, 25 days holiday plus banks.

UK applicants only will be considered 

To apply please contact louise@serlimited.com