Junior Estimator Apprentice

This role is vital in evaluating project costs and delivering accurate estimates across a variety of assignments. The successful candidate will support cost control and effective budgeting, contributing to the overall success of our projects. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior management and project teams to ensure all ad-hoc paperwork and administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Take a methodical approach to handling enquiries, ensuring all pre-sales documentation is properly logged, filed, reviewed, and entered into the system within required deadlines. Learn to source supplier quotations, lead times, payment terms, and technical specifications for procured items in a timely manner. Assist in compiling tailored initial quotations that meet project and client needs, demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Work alongside senior team members to develop alternative design proposals when required. Provide ongoing support to clients and Project Managers by estimating extras, additions, variations, and future works. Engage with long-term development opportunities as the company grows, with potential for career progression for the right candidate.

 

Essential Experience:

Strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications.

 

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience in an office or customer service role. Prior experience as a Junior Estimator or in a similar role within the construction or manufacturing industry (preferred but not essential). Understanding of cost control principles and practices. Excellent analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A collaborative team player who is also self-motivated and able to work independently.

Training:

You will attend college one day per week, term time only, at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

Training Outcome:

Progression available for a permanent position as estimator.

Employer Description:
Corsham Building Plastics (CBP), is a family-run high end glazing business based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Providing a wide range of premium home improvement products, including windows, doors, conservatories, glass rooms, and garden extensions. Offering high-quality installations carried out exclusively by their in-house teams. Their expansive showroom, one of the largest in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, showcases their diverse product range. CBP is known for its technical expertise, customer service, and strong local reputation. Now expanding and looking to appoint an apprentice Junior estimator.

Working Hours :
9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch, including one one day a week at Bath College.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience