Job Description
Job Role
As an Estimator you will play a key role in determining the works required and establishing the best contract price to deliver the project. This involves extensive liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain accurate prices against strict deadlines. You will manage the financial element of the tender to ensure minimal risk exposure while exploring potential opportunities and savings to gain an advantage.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Reporting to the Senior Estimator. Key interfaces will also include the Managing Director and Executive Director
2. Producing customer quotations based on information provided by the customer
3. Oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts
4. Provide recommendations for reducing costs
5. Compile bids for work
6. Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
7. Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers
8. Set appropriate costs for labour
9. Collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project and produce a cost summary
10. Research possible new customers through the use of tender portals
11. Build relationships and understand client’s and their requirements
12. Clarify the client's needs and expectations
13. Read blueprints and ...