Job Title Junior Estimator Reporting to Lead Estimator Depot Podington, Northamptonshire THE ROLE You will learn how to determine the total cost of a construction project before work commences. You will become involved in projects in the early stages covering everything from materials, labour, equipment hire, transport costs and everything in between. You will be fundamental to the business winning projects and achieving turnover and profitability. A typical week might involve · Understanding client needs · Learning how to prepare tenders for projects · Understand the process to support management and monitoring of key tenders · Completion of tender review for all estimates · Preparing and submitting quotations for work · Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting buying activities · Gathering quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers · Completion of tender handovers for contracts awarded · Researching materials, equipment, and labour costs. · Review and provide proposal for improved Purchasing · Prepare construction budgets & labour profiles prior to tender handover As a rapidly growing business, no two days are ever the same so what you do will vary. The nature of our business and the pace we move at also means that priorities do change, and you will need to be comfortable with this. Apply if you are Proficient in Microsoft Office An Analytical thinker Interested in the detail Self-motivated A good communicator both written and verbal Keen to learn and take part in necessary training to succeed in the role Why us? We are a growing business, and we are doing big and exciting things. We are looking for likeminded people who want to grow with us and be part of our journey and in return we offer a collaborative working environment where we encourage and support continuous improvement and career development. Our values underpin how we work and act and are crucial to our ongoing success. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are seeking applications from all backgrounds to continue in our mission as an equal opportunities’ employer, creating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment free of discrimination, bullying, victimisation, and harassment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all members of staff throughout employment, including remuneration, recruitment, training, and promotion of staff. This commitment extends to our recruitment process and the fair treatment of candidates whereby they are assessed in accordance with their skills to perform the role that we are recruiting for, and that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment or is unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to application at hr@msfltd.co.uk