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Trainee Estimator

Ogilvie Group

Trainee Estimator

Salary Not Specified

Ogilvie Group, Aberdeen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4e513b6dce324c3093afc768abc8bafb

Full Job Description

Working with an established team you will be responsible for the following:

  • Electronic storing and checking of Tender Documents

  • Tender document enquiry preparation

  • Log and edit tenders on Estimating Software System (ConQuest)

  • Input Bill of Quantities on Estimating Software System (ConQuest)

  • Tender document enquiry preparation on Estimating Software System (Conquest)

  • Attend site visits with other team members to review prelim requirements, site constraints, risk & opportunities

  • Handling department incoming/outgoing telephone calls

  • Review and reporting of supply chain quotations

  • Day-to-day management of subcontractors and suppliers database

  • Liaising with Subcontractors/Suppliers, Design Teams and Clients

  • Attendance & contribution at various tender process meetings

  • Estimating and cost planning

  • Maintain an electronic and hard copy filing system including management of archive files

  • Preparation of tender documents for submission in line with client requirements

  • Input to the day to day management of subcontractors and suppliers database

    Are you:

  • Competent at Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook?

  • Able to work to demanding time and quality targets?


    • Do you:
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills?

  • Work well as part of a team?


    • Training & Development:

    You will be enrolled into Technical College or University day release to study and achieve a degree in a relevant construction subject.

    Ogilvie Construction Ltd deliver building projects in both the public and private sector. We are a multi-skilled organisation and pride ourselves on our people and recruiting the best talent. We provide a rewarding and challenging working environment for all our employees, and we understand the benefits of a talented workforce.

  • Early finish Friday (3:30pm)

  • 32 days annual holiday entitlement

  • Access to Well-being Champions and Mental Health First Aiders

  • Generous contributory personal Pension Scheme

  • Salary exchange pension with employer NI savings included

  • Profit share scheme

  • Excellent death in service cover

  • Employee Assistance Programme including 5 counselling sessions