Position Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Estimator to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately estimating project costs and ensuring the profitability of each endeavour. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in estimating within the construction industry to contribute to our continued success and growth.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Undertake estimating across all our divisions and external tenders ranging from £10k - £1m.
2. Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed.
3. Work with surveyors in preparation of quantified schedule of rates and bill of quantities.
4. Prepare tender summaries and estimating handovers and attend pre-start meetings.
5. Working alongside the Managing Director and other internal teams.
6. Ensuring that project profitability targets set at initial meetings are met.
7. Capable of producing competitive cost plans
8. Agree on contractual terms and conditions with the client
9. To estimate, process & prepare tenders
10. Ordering of materials
11. Preparation of valuations
About You
1. Knowledge of the industry, interpreting plans, sketches, and concepts
2. Estimating experience with a specialist sub-contractor or with a main contractor/developer working on internals packages
3. Excellent communication and time management skills
4. Flexible self-starter with ability to prioritise
5. Experience working on detailed tenders
6. Design, cost planning and bid management skills
7. Understanding of project risks and opportunities