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Location: Dartford Head Office (DA2 6SN)
Division: Select (Part of Laing O'Rourke) - LINK Select Modular Buildings | Site Accommodation | Site Cabins
Are you good with numbers and enjoy problem-solving? Do you like working in a team and learning new skills in a fast-paced environment? Select, a leading provider of equipment and services across the UK construction industry, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee/ Assistant Estimator.
No previous experience in construction is needed - we'll provide the training you need to succeed. In this role, you'll develop your skills, work closely with different teams, and contribute to a variety of construction projects across the UK. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team, this is a great opportunity to establish your career in construction.
About The Opportunity
Select is seeking a dedicated and proactive Trainee/Assistant Estimator to join the Select Site Solutions team. Based at our Dartford Head Office, you will play a key role in supporting the Work Winning and Commercial teams. Your focus will be on preparing bids, pricing tenders, and managing contract variations within our accommodation and hoarding business streams – delivering for Laing O'Rourke as well as external clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare pricing for modular accommodation and site hoarding bids, including quantification from drawings
* Assist with bid preparation and submission
* Price contract variations
* Support the process of raising material and subcontract orders once work is secured.
* Maintain, update, and present work-winning trackers; assist with budget forecasts.
* Keep pricing data up to date within pricing tools.
* Update Salesforce and liaise with clients and external consultants to ensure smooth communication and project flow.
About You
* Strong numerical aptitude with proficient Excel skills
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
* Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn with the ability to work independently
* Well-organised, logical thinker with attention to detail
* Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
* Knowledge of COINS and/or Salesforce software is advantageous
Apply Now
We're aiming to start interviews in early September. While a CV is useful, it only tells part of the story - we really want to understand why this opportunity excites you and what unique strengths you could bring to the role. To help us get to know you better, we strongly recommend including a short cover letter with your application.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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