Estimator needed in Leeds.
The Estimator will lead on the estimation of projects.
Key tasks include:

• Deal with incoming enquiries.
  


• Liaise & negotiate with sub-trades to receive competitive prices.
  


• Liaise with clients' engineers, architects, other designers and internal divisions/departments.
  


• Produce accurate reports on status of enquiries and pipeline.


• Produce reports and content for pre-tender interviews and post tender presentations


• Develop client and consultant relationships.

Person Specification:

• Building construction knowledge.
  


• Good level of structural and civil engineering knowledge.
  


• Accurate interpretation of drawings and technical specifications.
  


• Can demonstrate pricing of structural steel projects.
  


• Be able to price a job on demand (using experience).
  


• Plan, control and report on enquiries.
  


• Previous experience of dealing with contractors, engineers, architects and who they are.
  


• Commercial awareness of economic construction techniques.
  


• Experience of operating to an ISO 9001 quality system.
  


• Understanding of costing processes.
  


• Previous experience of operating in a similar company/environment/across similar projects.
  


• Strong interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to work under own initiative.
  


• High degree of self-motivation and a commitment to quality.
  


• The ability to communicate confidently with external and internal teams


• The ability to present plans accurately


• Experience of value engineering and finding practical solutions to overcome barriers


• Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Use of 3D model software would be an advantage

Benefits:

• Bonus - Eligible to join the Profit related bonus scheme (Tax Free).

Holidays:

• 33 holidays per year including bank holidays.
  12 or 13 of these holiday dates are fixed i.e.
  Bank Holidays and Christmas shut down.

Other Benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employee contribution 3%, Company contribution 5%.


• Various employee discounts available through a Benefits Portal

Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.