Trainee Estimator/Estimator

A great opportunity for a trainee estimator/estimator is available from our Manchester Office, covering projects throughout the NW/NE.
The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the regional estimating team, building dynamic and long-term relationships with clients. Involves working in close collaboration with other regional estimators and operational counterparts to ensure the smooth handover of projects to the contract management team.
Key Accountabilities
Prepare and produce risk assessments, designs, quotations and specifications for lightning protection installation projects in response to incoming enquiries
Ensure all quotations are technically sound and in accordance with the prevailing British and International Standards governing lightning protection installation
Follow up all quotations to a conclusion
Generate new business opportunities by engaging in pro-active research using construction industry database and other available sources of project information
Consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales and gross profit targets
Develop long-term relationships with existing accounts to ensure repeat business. As well as developing an ongoing pipeline of new customers to deliver regional growth
Timely submission of weekly/monthly sales report
Manage clients’ expectations in line with our operational delivery capability
Attend pre- and post- tender meetings as required
Person Profile
Design/estimating experience in lightning protection/earthing or a related industry
Technical competence (ideally BS EN 62305 accreditation and/or a recognised electrical engineering qualification)
A good working knowledge of all relevant UK and European standards relating to lightning protection and earthing
The ability to work both within a team and on own initiative
Good written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer service and relationship-building expertise
Self-motivation and excellent time-management
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Risk Assessment Software)
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and specifications, and to produce lightning protection risk assessments, designs and layouts
A full (clean) UK driving licence
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