The Opportunity
A unique opportunity to join this global leading provider of analytical data and decision-support services into a wide range of professional market sectors. Helping organisations to effectively evaluate and manage risk using advanced technologies to collect, analyse, develop, and deliver information.
You will enjoy a rewarding career with challenging and meaningful work, the chance to make a positive impact on the business, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Team members enjoy working in a professional, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package.
The Role
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the pricing database and the services that the European team provide to its customers.
- To develop a deep understanding of the Xactware solutions and Schedule of Rates (SoR) provided to customers.
- Support clients to maximise the value gained from the Xactware solutions.
- Participate in Client review meetings and prospect sales pitches, which will include estimate exercises, presentations and demonstrations.
- Play a key role in improving the pricing database by performing market research, analysis, compilation and publication of building cost data for the UK market.
- Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Ideal experience and qualifications
- At least two years of estimating or quantity surveying experience.
- NVQ qualification in Construction or another related field.
- Property insurance claims experience is advantageous, but not essential.
- Previous use of estimating software is advantageous, but not essential.
- Strong construction experience – particularly internal repair/refurbishment as well as some analytical/excel skills
Key Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage and motivate personnel who are not direct reports.
- Customer service focus and skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Proficient with MS Office and Excel.
- An ability to pay extreme attention to detail.
- Good mathematical skills.
- Self-motivated. Must be able to perform duties independently.