We are looking for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator to join an established specialist business from their head office in Basingstoke. They operate across bespoke residential schemes on new build, refurbishment and remodelling of grade 1 and 2 listed properties. You will have a full bespoke training and development plan to be able to maximise your talents and fulfil your potential and you will be asked to get fully involved from day 1 on a hands on basis with with the estimating manager and wider preconstruction team. Your duties will include identification of clients/projects, cost analysis, production of bills of quantities, liaison with architects and engineers, sending out and dealing with tender enquiries, dealing with existing supply chain and interviewing and appraisal of new contractors to help and work with the delivery teams, identify cost and programme savings. You will be part of the work winning team and be expected to work with the existing bid manager, design team, commercial and delivery teams to build and implement best practice procedures to drive the business forward. They are offering a competitive package with car allowance, benefits package and annual bonus scheme and are happy to either continue funding or look to start you on any further education courses such as relevant degree or RICS accreditation. If you are in an estimating role now at a contractor or subcontractor and are not getting the support you need or are in the commercial quantity surveyin