Estimator
Location: Manchester
Salary: £55k - £60k + Package
Our client is a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor working predominantly in the hospitality sector. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to join their team.
Responsibilities:
1. Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for hospitality fit-out projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
2. Bid Preparation: Develop competitive bid proposals, ensuring all components of the project are accounted for and aligned with client requirements.
3. Budget Management: Work closely with project managers to establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.
4. Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and quality for materials and services.
5. Site Visits and Assessments: Conduct site visits to gather necessary information for accurate estimating and to assess project conditions.
6. Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline.
7. Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.
Requirements:
1. Having a proven track record of success in estimating within the hospitality kitchen and bar design and fit-out sectors would be beneficial; however, strong evidence of transferable skills would be considered.
2. Experience of selling.
3. Be consultative with a strong understanding of the estimating process from initial enquiry to complete quotation.
4. Possess exceptional negotiation skills.
5. Be superbly organised and disciplined.
6. Have strong rapport-building skills and the ability to develop relationships at all levels.
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