Estimating Assistant – Salary £35k to £40k per annum plus benefits - Sidcup, Kent
The Role
Do you have a keen eye for detail and an aptitude with numbers? Can you break down complex plans into actionable steps? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We pride ourselves on our core values: Teamwork, Customer First, Innovation, Quality, and Integrity. Our goal is to deliver exceptional service and products while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
We are seeking an Estimating Assistant to join our team and support our sales efforts. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be crucial in helping us secure £10m in sales for 2024. Your main responsibilities will include managing new enquiries, project estimating and pricing, drawing take-offs and scheduling, handling revisions, and documenting quote clarifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage new enquiries documentation.
- Estimate and price projects.
- Perform drawing take-offs and scheduling.
- Handle revisions, including adds and omits.
- Document quote clarifications.
- Support the sales team with ad-hoc requests.
- Provide cover for other estimators during holidays.
The Company
Stirling Medical & Scientific Ltd are passionate about helping their customers provide the best healthcare environment for nursing and healthcare support staff.
With 35 years of experience of working closely with Healthcare professionals, Capital project managers, Architects and Main Contractors throughout the country and with almost every healthcare provider in the UK, Stirling Medical delivers first class products, on time and in accordance with best in class quality standards.
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PowerPoint is a plus).
- Maths or quantity surveying background.
- Ability to understand and read architectural specifications and drawings.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage work around deadlines.
- A practical mindset with an understanding of building and construction processes.
- A 'can-do' attitude, attention to detail, and responsibility for their work.
- Alignment with our core values: Teamwork, Customer First, Innovation, Quality, and Integrity.
- Traits of being humble, hungry, and smart.
If you believe you are the right fit for this role and are ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.