Junior Estimator

Junior Estimator

Location: Braintree, Essex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Junior Estimator to join a well-established, ethical and forward-thinking engineering business based in Braintree, Essex.

Main Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Junior Estimator is to support the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for projects, products and services. Working closely with the sales team, internal departments, suppliers and external contractors, you will research costs, obtain quotations and consider time-related costs across design, project management and installation.

You will support customer proposals, track project costs and interpret customer specifications to calculate accurate project budgets. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to present their analysis and recommendations to the Management team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work from technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate and effective quotations in response to customer requests.
• Research and present cost-saving opportunities through the supply chain, fabrication methods, installation and value engineering.
• Support the Sales team by attending customer meetings and contributing to technical presentations, engineering discussions and commercial conversations where required.
• Consult with internal departments and external partners to develop accurate tender costs.
• Engage with the supply chain to provide achievable and value-for-money solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Support the completion and maintenance of tender compliance documentation.
• Work effectively under pressure to meet goals, budgets and deadlines.
• Keep up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Continuously improve through feedback and lessons learnt from completed projects and tender submissions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Present estimating analysis and recommendations to the Management team.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external contractors.
• Support the Sales team throughout the proposal and tender process.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially viable and aligned with customer specifications.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with the needs of the business.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural or engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical abilities and an analytical mindset.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programmes.
• Good mathematical and IT skills.
• Ability to coordinate work and operate independently.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of CAD software.
• Experience within the structural and architectural steelwork market.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and proactive, with the confidence to approach new contracts and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

Working Pattern & Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: The opportunity to join an ethical and forward-thinking engineering business with excellent opportunities to develop within the role.

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.