Trainee / Assistant Estimator Required In Essex GVR Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor who are looking for a Trainee / Assistant Estimator to join their growing team.

This opportunity will suit someone who has either recently graduated, or someone who has 1-2 years of relevant experience and is looking to pursue their career in Estimating.

Responsibilities Of The Trainee / Assistant Estimator

- Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understandiNG
- Measurement of technical drawings using both CAD & traditional measurement method
- Working amongst the wider team to obtain job specific market rates for materials
- Liaison with business partners and subcontractors to obtain site specific quotations
- Establishing recent and building existing relationships with clients / contractors / suppliers
- Coordinate site visits with team members to understand project logistics / constraints




- Creation & preparation of bills of quantities / schedules of rates for submission to clients
- Presentation of tenders for adjudication with senior management team
- Attending meetings with clients to discuss projects / tenders & negotiate contract sums

The Trainee / Assistant Estimator Must Have/be

- Have previous construction experience or have completed construction-based education
- Keen to develop skills (training will be offered if required)
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Possess good time management skills and be comfortable working to deadlines
- Work well within a team, but also be happy working individually
- Comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy
- Keen to learn how to be a excellent communicator
- Have experience with estimating software

If you are interested in the Junior Estimator position above, then please get in touch.

📌 Trainee / Assistant Estimator Required in Essex
🏢 GVR Building Services
📍 Essex