Job Title:Estimator
Location:Brandesburton
Thorn Baker's Award-Winning Modular Specialist client with over 65 years of experience is looking for an Estimator to provide accurate Tenders/Quotations from client's enquiries and provide clients with early cost plan/budget advice.
What's in it for you:
* £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
* Hybrid working pattern of 2 days at home and 3 days in the office
* Excellent pension scheme
* Learning and Development opportunities
Your Responsibilities:
* Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required
* Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers' requirements
* Work closely and alongside the pre-construction team to develop logistics proposals and with sales team personnel to ensure clients expectations are met
* Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified
* Create enquiry packages including detailed scope of works and attendances to meet the clients brief, issue and engage with supply chain and manage the prompt return of information.
* Prepare tender evaluation schedules of subcontract tender returns, to table at settlement meetings to ensure team fully understand risk and opportunity of packages
* Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurement and take off from tender information
* Understand and apply mark-up / margin
* Prepare tender return documentation including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules
* Assist to develop and evolve supply chain to serve the different market sectors
* Maintain accurate records and electronic dataand manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines without compromising the accuracy or quality of the estimate.
Required Skills:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main Contracting/ Modular background.
* HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred
* Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates
* Have excellent organisational and time management skills.
* A strong capability in usingMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages)
* Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract would be advantageous.
* Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract award working closely with both internal and external team members, clients and clients' representatives
Key Skills: estimator, construction, modular, JCT
For more information on the role please Rhian Newman at Thorn Baker on 0117 2033 444 or rhianthornbaker.co.uk
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