Title: Assistant EstimatorLocation: CardiffSalary: £25,000 to £35,000 + packageSector: New Build, Commercial, Care Homes, Hospitality, LeisureStart Date: Immediate - ASAPThe Company: Our client is one of the largest privately owned main contractors in South Wales and has a strong and robust client portfolio of blue chip companies across the UK. The company specializes in New Build construction within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure sectors on projects typically between £2m - £15m in value. Projects are fast-paced and can be anywhere across Wales and England.The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Estimator to join the pre-construction team based from the Cardiff office.Responsibilities: Accurate measurement using both CAD measure and manual measures. Production of accurate, comprehensive supply chain enquiries and tracking of the same. Develop relationships with the supply chain. Develop relationships with the Design Team and Clients. Develop the quality and range of the supply chain. Assist in the identification of areas of risk and opportunity. Highlight conflict and deficiencies within contract documentation. Production of accurate costs including review and comparison of supply chain quotations. Rate Build up Allocation of appropriate trades, materials, and labour. Develop understanding of rate cost data and resource output/build up. Assist or produce the Estimating handover information in a suitable format for the Construction team. Support Senior department staff. Support and promote collaborative working both internally and externally. Develop use of IT systems. Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise. Obtain feedback from the construction departments on tenders. Follow the company brand and ethos. The Person: 1-3 years' experience working as Assistant / Trainee Estimator within construction main contracting. Experience pricing new build construction projects as part of a pre-construction team. Commutable to Cardiff. Exposure to working for a regional or national main contractor. The Reward: Company car allowance (potentially). Company benefits package. Varied and unique projects. Continued tenders and projects. Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this or any other vacancy.#J-18808-Ljbffr