Trainee Estimator / Buyer Ditchingham
Job description
Trainee Estimator / BuyerThis is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team in a growing business and build a career with the support of experts in their field. Midas Structural Ltd are market leaders in the construction of petrol forecourt superstructures working with both high-end clients, architects and building companies.This incredible opportunity will see you train in both customer relationships and sales estimation, providing a rare chance to experience a variety of tasks and giving the opportunity to see all aspects of the business working alongside the Executive Directors.BenefitsSalary + Bonus28 days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)Company PensionComprehensive TrainingPerson SpecificationCommunication – both verbal and writtenBasic computer use, specifically towards Microsoft office suite and Adobe readerBasic qualifications in English and MathematicsGood spatial understanding or experience in reading construction drawingsOrganisedSelf-motivatedPunctual and reliableHave an eye for detailGood physical presentation to an audienceHave a willingness to learn.ResponsibilitiesWorking in a small, friendly team, you will be supporting both sales and project management preparing quotations and assisting delivery coordination on live projects.You will required to:Prepare detailed project documents for project costing and purchasing.Communicate with a range of third parties.Work with suppliers to ensure correct specification and price.Negotiate and place purchase orders for project sums.Deal with on-site queries from project managers and installation teams.Send quotations and estimates to prospective customers.Learn the requirements of a project using drawings and specifications.Generate costings using Excel spreadsheets and industry specific software.Liaise with the senior staff to understand customer enquiries.Data logging on the software system.Provide support and assistance as required to the Executive Directors.TrainingYou will receive on-site training and be mentored by an expert on the field. You will learn and develop a varied range of skills, covering a range of topics, including:Project costing & planningBudgetingHow to set up contractsThe training is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded manager. You will learn in detail about business communication, organisation, managing change, problem solving & much more.ProgressionThis role provides the unique opportunity to work in a specialist construction services company to gain an understanding of the building project lifecycle, from initial enquiry through to project completion. Midas Structural has been on a significant growth path over the last 5 years and going forward offers a path that suits your career ambitions and strengths into sales, estimating, commercial (quantity surveyor), design or project management.EmployerMidas Structural Ltd was established in 2011 and is now one of the market leading companies specialising in the design, manufacture and construction of petrol station forecourt superstructures to include retail shop buildings, food & drink outlets and forecourt canopies. The head office is based on the Norfolk / Suffolk border, but the company’s work takes it the length and breadth of the United Kingdom including the Channel Islands. Our clients include major oil companies, supermarket chains, independent forecourt owners, project management companies, principal contractors, structural engineer and architect practices.The role would suit self-motivated individual looking for a new career working within a sustainable industry with a vibrant management team that are working hard to grow market share across the UK.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From £24,000.00 per yearBenefits:Company pensionSick paySchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:Performance bonusAbility to Commute:Ditchingham (preferred)Ability to Relocate:Ditchingham: Relocate before starting work (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: Mid001
