Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

Position Title: Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Salary: 37,000 - 45,000 DOE

About the company:

Our client is a Derby based firm with National Coverage. Who is also part of the Bowmer and Kirkland Group of Companies. We handle all types of Painting and Decorating Projects from values of 1,000.00 up to (phone number removed). Our Projects greatly vary and include all types of commercial buildings, maintenance works, industrial works and retail works.

The Role:

As a Managing Estimator you will be responsible for providing quotations for the large range of Painting Enquiries we receive. This will involve being both Office Based and carrying out Site Visits. General duties will include the pricing of Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Rates, carrying out Take Offs from Drawings provided and putting together well presented and competitive tender packages for the required date. Site visits will involve meeting Customers and carrying out site measures or assessing the labour resources and materials required in order to Quote for the job at hand. You will be required to establish good relationships with our customers and suppliers and will also be involved in strategically following up your Quotations to secure Projects, working alongside our QS team to monitor our existing workload and with the compilation of monthly reports. This Role carries a high degree of autonomy and you will be a pivotal and key member of our Team.

Qualifications/ Person Specification:

Successful applicants will be analytical, organised and honest with the ability to communicate effectively with their clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Proven experience of pricing and working in the sub-contract finishing trade industry and strong IT Skills will be essential. The role will suit those who will relish the responsibility and high degree of autonomy they will gain from working alongside an excellent team of Surveyors in a Company with a proven track record.

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Company car and private mileage scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Entry into the group personnel pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Associated benefits that come with working with a larger construction group
• Potential of working from home to suit you