Job Description
****We Are Recruiting - Estimator Required****
Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of work for 2024 and ahead into 2025, our client who are based in Sheffield are actively recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join there close-knit team.
Our Client specialises in the hospitality, education, and commercial sectors on projects up to £8m in value on either a negotiated or competitively tendered basis and enjoy a high level of repeat business.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years main contractor experience in a similar environment, with a positive and pro-active attitude along with a desire to grow and develop within a privately owned and secure business.
Duties of an Estimator
* Preparation of quotations via manual quantifications, markups and take-offs of drawings and pricing.
* Review of all costs, final preparation and issue of quotation ready to send to our client.
* Liaison with the Sales team providing consultation and guidance as to feasibility of each project
* Manage supplier RFO process.
* List all clarification and exclusion notes clearly and concisely to ensure clarity for both our internal colleagues and external customers.
* It is essential or preferable that you have the following experience, qualifications or skills;
o Good Commercial awareness
o Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
o Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Good numeracy skills and a highly competent user of Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyse, report and explain data accurately.
o Collaborative approach with colleagues in estimating and other departments
o Experience within the construction industry and conversant with standard operating procedures and methods
o Working knowledge of contractual terms and conditions commonly applied by Main Contractors.
o Ability to understand marked up drawings and BOQ’s
o Ability to use and understand ERP and CRM systems.
* On-site Parking
Option of a pool car to travel to sites as and when needed
Company Pension.
About The Client
Our client is an independent, privately owned specialist fitout and refurbishment contractor with a growing reputation in the industry. Due to expansion, the company is looking to grow their commercial team