Estimating Take Off Technician

Career Opportunity: Take Off Technician
At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Take Off Technician to join our estimating team based at our Head Office in Ipswich.
So, what is the main purpose of the Take-Off Technician? They will be assisting the Take-Off Co-ordinator and Estimators in the accurate calculation of quantities and producing bills of quantities for tenders that are currently being bid.
If you’ve got a head for numbers, a sharp set of IT skills and an interest in civil engineering, we want you to come and work for us!
Main Duties:
* Assist the Estimators in other capacities if extra help required.
* Correspond with site personnel to assist in take-off or other relatable queries.
* Learn to read plans & project specifications.
* Learn to use the company’s take-off & earthworks modelling software.
* Learn to identify incidental items of work that may require take-off.
Develop an understanding of standard methods of measurement and forms of contract.
Are you the person we are looking for?
This is no ordinary company, here at Jackson we pride ourselves on being a first class firm and for that we need first class people!
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy skills, and you must be able to work to deadlines! Whilst experience in civil engineering would be preferred, it is not imperative.
Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
* Hybrid working.
* 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
* Extensive training programmes
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* The Great Escape – leaving working earlier every Friday!
* Employee benefits platform
* Free on-site parking
* Company social calendar
* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful