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Our Wotton Bassett based client is seeking A Junior Estimator to join their busy successful business.

Working part from home part office based near Swindon

Experience of building scopes / specifications and being able to read a drawing is super important

The role is a junior estimator (£25,000 - £27,000 per annum)

Would suit an individual who is numerate, IT literate and perhaps been exposed to some of the terminology as a junior / admin in a Builders / Builders Merchants / Joinery shop / trade or engineering apprentice and is looking to learn the job and work in an office environment

Previous experience or knowledge within metalwork, joinery, acrylics, glass and powder-coating - would be an advantage.

The role will entail:

Supporting our estimators with pricing enquiries

Liaison with suppliers and sub-contractors to send out and receive pricing information

Be a point of contact for Sales and Project Management to ensure all deadlines are clear and met

Discuss quotations with vendors to ensure compliance and best price is obtained.

Calling measures off construction drawings

Liaise with the internal design team to discuss and clarify new drawings for tenders and prototype

Finding specialist suppliers / tradespeople

Looking at final accounts

Reviewing contracts (training will be provided)

May include visits to site

Experience in a junior estimating / pricing role would be beneficial

Reasonable degree of IT literacy needed, specifically with Excel

Driving licence / car is beneficial

The salary is dependent on experience - working hours / days, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30pm.

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