On the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds who due to expansion are looking for a skilled Estimator to join their team. This client provides services to a range of industries across East Anglia and is one of the best in their field. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and develop your skillset!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working closely with Directors / Surveyors to take off and prepare accurate bills of quantities including all relevant supporting dimensions in a clear format understandable by the Contracts team.
2. Price bills of quantities using an electronic estimating system with agreed rates and output.
3. Prepare tender submission letters in accordance with Company operating procedures.
4. Highlight any abnormalities between the drawings and specification indicating whether they may work in the Company’s favour increasing the profitability of the contract.
5. Liaise with the Clients estimating team requesting information in a timely manner thus preventing return date problems.
6. Following the tender review meeting and checking of rates submit tender to the Client.
7. Provide information to the Buying department with regards the specification and quantities required within the tender.
8. Work closely with Construction Managers and Quantity Surveyors to prepare accurate information in relation to variations and claims.
9. Review pre-contract tender documentation with estimating team to ensure that the price build up is in accordance with construction methods and current minimum margin requirements.
10. Review final contract documents to ensure they are in accordance with price and identify any errors or omissions or risks.
This client offers a variety of benefits and a competitive salary, alongside training & development programmes to reach your full potential!