Junior Estimator Facilities Management
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time Mon Fri
Location: Swanley, Kent
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays.
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee Ownership Trust
Who we are
At Ashford we are proud of our unique status as the leading integrated commissioning and water treatment specialist in the industry. With over 25 successful years experience, we have an unrivalled reputation for providing no-nonsense, integrated solutions to the construction industry that are always mindful of finite resources and the environment. It s this approach that s seen us grow so rapidly that we now require a Junior Estimator to join our Facilities Management Department.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Manage the tender bid process from receipt of initial enquiry and until final submission.
- Control and organise tender documentation, including checking that all the relevant information is included to enable a cost to be formulated.
- Analyse drawings, specifications, scope of works and other documentation to prepare a compliant bid, including all clarifications and exclusions.
- Communicate with the Director and Management team to determine future labour resources.
- Populate pricing schedules and/or documents to accompany a submission.
- Attend bid presentations with other members of the FM management team.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Essential skills
The right person will have:
- Previous experience in estimating or similar desirable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
- The ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines
Who we re looking for;
We are looking for an individual who is ready to embark on a career path in an administrative environment, but with a technical lead. A background in estimating would be beneficial. The successful applicant will be working closely with the Operation and Technical Services Managers.
The key purpose of the role will be to ensure clients receive quotes/estimates within service level agreements ensuring high standards are consistently met together with observing all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements. We will provide all the necessary training and give you the opportunity to develop the role. The successful candidate must be willing to learn and self-motivated.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing business with an excellent reputation in the field. Ashford have a strong portfolio of clients and to date we have worked on many prestigious projects. If you meet the above criteria, please apply today to be considered for the role.
We shall only contact the candidates who are successful in the first stage of the interview process. Please accept our thanks for your interest in Ashford Environmental Services Ltd should your application not be successful.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants equally.