Junior Estimator / Buyer (Construction)

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working exclusively on a new & highly interesting interior fit out construction opportunity, recruiting for a Junior Estimator / Junior Buyer to join our clients highly progressive interior fit outs business in Lincolnshire, working 5 days in the Lincolnshire office (no hybrid).

Our client is seeking an Junior Estimator / Buyer who ideally has interior some interior fit outs experience within one or several of the following sectors commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, MoD, sports & leisure, retail etc.... as they work across an array of different build types.

Those without interior fit outs experience can apply as the client will consider an Estimator / Buyer from any construction or engineering works background.

As the Junior Estimator / Buyer, you will play a key role in successfully supporting the interior fit out companies completion of construction projects valued anywhere from £30K to £600K approx, working within a very small close knit team ensuring projects are completed OTIF & to the sanctification of the customer.

Duties to include:

• Handling multiple projects across interior fit outs & refurbishments projects, ranging from £30K to £600K.

• Read & interpret construction drawings to take off quantities.

• Support tender applications & bids (RFI & RFQ documents).

• Preparing sub-contract & material enquiries

• Producing bills of quantities (BOQ’s)

• Preparing estimates & cost plans

• Talking to materials suppliers & placing orders for the required materials for the project to be completed to the desired standard / specifications.

• Project coordination & overseeing project delivery with some site visits

Attributes:

• Some Estimating / Buying / Project Coordinating experience (1 or all of these 3) obtained from a variety of building environments & a variety of building project types, of varying value.

• Experience within any form of construction (the ideal would be interior fit outs within commercial offices, education facilities, sports & leisure etc....)

• Experience of Estimating from a sub-contractor side supplying into Tier 1 main contractors, plus Tier 2 & 3 contractors, with final fit outs.

• Estimating software experience (is useful but not a must have).

• Some trade experience / qualifications, would be useful i.e. joinery / carpentry or similar (not a must have)

• CSCS card would be useful (again not a must)

• Basic understanding of H&S in the built environment.

• Some AutoCAD experience would be beneficial but not essential

• Able to interpret technical drawings is a must have ability

This diverse Estimating role is commutable from Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Newark, Grantham, Ancaster, Navenby, Ruskington, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle, Spilsby, Bardney, Skegness, Cranwell, Wragby, Tattershall & areas close to these stated.

This position could suit someone working as an Assistant Estimator, Trainee Estimator, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Costing Coordinator, Junior Cost Estimator, Kitchen Designer, Bedroom Furniture Designer, Fitted Furniture Designer, Junior Cost Planner, Cost Planner, Junior Buyer, Buyer, Assistant Buyer or Project Coordinator.

All levels of experience will be considered by the client.

This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office, with occasional visits to clients sites across Lincolnshire & other areas.

Core working hours are 9am to 5:30pm, with 5 days working in the office (no hybrid).

Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today & start ASAP.

Great company, great people, great services, great working environment