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Janco Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor on behalf of their clients based in West Bromwich.

An excellent remuneration package is available for the suitable candidate with a salary between £25,000pa - £35,000pa experience dependant.

Trainee Estimator duties;

* To work closely with Estimators to pick up the skills required to provide estimates for tenders/enquiries.

* Acquire the skills to compile estimates for projects/tenders as per agreed format.

* Acquire the skills to identify and detail materials necessary to achieve the agreed scope of works.

* Acquire the skills to produce accurate tender analysis for joinery / production elements when required.

Quantity Surveyor duties;

* Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included. Communicate with clients, architects, consultants and/ or contracts team for clarification as required.

* Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price.

* Predict the likely progress rate and completion rate of the project bearing in mind sub-contract arrangements.

* Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades for the achievement of the best cost to value.

* Calculate total costs for both proposed and actual jobs to include comparison of quantities and alternative production methods.

* Refine specifications to provide for better production, lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements.

* Award orders in agreement with contracts team and purchasing manager based on time required, price and quality of work.

* Where necessary survey sites to ensure familiarity with the work being carried out and the environment.

* Develop and maintain good working relationships with third party consultants, architects, building control, sub-contractors etc.

* Refine specifications to provide for lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements.

* Produce all cost information, sub-contract quotations, labour analysis for handover to the Contracts Manager

* Monitor costs through the use of computers to improve the accuracy of future pricing.

* Attending training when required.

Previous experience within a similar role or a relevant qualification is advantageous.

If you are interested in hearing more about the role then please apply with your CV and Jade will be in touch.

Janco Recruitment are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role