Trainee Estimator

If students are interested in applying for this vacancy please email – Janice.amey@alumet.co.uk.

Reporting to:  Head of Pre-Contracts

Purpose of job/basic function:

To assist with the preparation and issuing of tender quotations and bills and supporting the Estimating department.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Assisting with producing with formulating quotes using in house data and supply chain quotations in alignment with the Company’s procedures and approved documents.
• Following up quotations when required by the Estimating Manager/Commercial Manager.
• Understanding and reading from technical drawings.
• Following up quotations when required by the Estimating team.
• Assisting with the tender process as required.
• General Administrative duties within the Estimating department

Other Responsibilities:

• Responding to phone calls, e-mails and other communications, from clients, suppliers and Alumet senior management team.
• Assisting with amending (when required), original quotation and bills in line with changed instructions by both clients and Alumet senior management team.
• Obtaining samples when requested by clients and Alumet senior management team.
• When contract is secured, help with issuing handover documents and attending both external client meetings, raw material suppliers, bought in sub-contract work and internal Alumet meetings, under the request of the Head of Pre-Contracts.
• To comply with all Company policies including Alumet’s Health & Safety and Environmental/Sustainability Policies.
• Act as an ambassador/exemplar of Alumet Systems and embracing/supporting/promoting the Company culture and values.
• Seek and develop ongoing continuous improvement.
• To comply with any objectives/targets/KPIs given.
• Any other duties relevant to the role or as determined by the Manager.

Training & Development:

• Attend any internal/external training courses relevant to the role or as required by the Company.
• Ongoing personal development.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English. A levels or AS Levels an advantage.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ideally experience with both Word and Excel.
• Ability to work alone and within a team.
• Time management skills.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High degree of initiative.
• Good letter writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.