Junior Estimator

Location: Sheffield

Reporting to: Operations Manager

As part of our continued growth, the opportunity has arisen for the Junior Estimator based in Sheffield. Bellrock Maintenance & Engineering Services Ltd is a property maintenance company based in Sheffield which delivers refurbishment, maintenance and property repairs services to commercial clients, predominately for the retail/leisure sector & educational sector. The successful applicant will be working closely with Operations Managers and Quantity Surveyors. Key purpose of the role will be to ensure clients receive quotes/estimates within service level agreements ensuring high standards are consistently met together with observing all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements. On the job training will be provided.

• Assist in the compilation of estimates & quotation requests
• Assist in providing alternative options and solutions to problematic repair and maintenance issues
• Assist in the production of project tenders
• Assess sourcing of plant hire, equipment, materials, labour and sub-contractor costs
• Review and approve sub-contractor quotations
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues
• Assist in subcontractor management
• Assisting measuring work in progress using schedule of rates (SORs)
• Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and or clients/customers when necessary
• Build effective working relationships with clients and engineers

• Always maintain the profession image of the company
• Maintain and build effective relationships with colleagues, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Maintain a flow of timely information to Schedulers and Operation Managers
• Help resolve any client-related issues or disputes

• Carry out work in a safe and diligent manner adhering to company policies, procedures, risk & method statements.
•  Report any H&S issues, concerns, bad practice, or non-conformance to Senior Management.

• Understand & comply with companywide policies and procedures
• Fully participate in training activities including e-learning and on-the-job training
• Contribute to departmental meetings and toolbox talks
• Carry out other duties consistent with the post-holder’s knowledge and skills which are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or business goals
• Comply with the Company’s equal opportunities policy and all other policies designed to protect employees or clients from unequal treatment or harassment

• Maths & English GCSE’s at grade C/L4 or above – essential
• Previous experience in construction estimating or similar – desirable

• Relevant construction trade experience – desirable

• Good IT skills – particularly Word and Excel – essential
• Excellent communication skills – essential
• Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations – essential
• Ability to work independently and perform self-review – essential
• Ability to assess data quickly and make subsequent decisions – essential
• Competence in managing large amounts of information – essential
• The ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines – essential
• Practical and logical qualities and a methodical way of thinking – essential

• Committed and flexible
• Reliability – responsible and dependable.
• Independence – able to manage own workload with minimum supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Desire to serve the customer at the highest level.
• Solutions orientated

In addition to this Bellrock also offers the successful candidate employer contributed pension scheme and a Company Retail Discount Scheme.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and covering letter via the link or directly to recruitment@bellrockgroup.co.uk

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.