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Within Daniel Owen we are recruiting on behalf of a specialist facilities company who are on a mission to recruit Trainee Estimator.

The ideal candidate will be a recent school leaver or someone looking to begin a new career. They should enjoy working with numbers, be proficient in Excel, and thrive in a team environment.

The Trainee Estimator will be responsible for ensuring that the Estimating Department provides a service to our clients with our company objectives at the forefront.

The successful candidate will assist with the production of quotes, with progression through the department in all areas of both mechanical and electrical (M&E). Your key activities will involve:

Assist with the design and development of M&E quotes.
Liaise clients and subcontractors.
Work as part of a team whilst at the same time work unsupervised, prioritising workload through effective communication with team.
Ensure that all enquires dispatched to the supply chain are fully comprehensive in respect of technical and contractual information.
Technically and commercially appraise all quotations on receipt.
Work closely with the Buying Department and the respective operations teams at tender stage, handover and throughout the planning stages of each successful project.
Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals.
Preparation of analytical estimates that are technically accurate and with an acceptable risk level, from outline drawings and specifications.
Provide high level pricing information early in the tender for optioneering and budgeting exercises to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered.
Ensure procedures, including risk and governance processes, are followed, documented and correct authorisations are in place.
Contribute to the preparation of Tender Preparation and Tender Construction programmes.
Prepare a staff schedule for the Tender, using feedback from successful contracts and collaborating with other functions
Participate in the preparation of a procurement plan with the central/regional buyers to agree suppliers & sub-contractors, terms & conditions and discount levels.
Prepare enquiries and obtain competitive quotations for renewable/smart tech engineering resources, particularly materials and sub-contractors. Obtain completed construction and design questionnaires where appropriate.
Maintain an up to date awareness and knowledge of Technical developments and new methods within the Industry.
Prepare financial models for framework submissions, including setting appropriate staff rates.
Production of high quality estimates on large scale projects with a high attention to detail