Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a company operating within the construction space, delivering quality projects nationwide. Our client have an excellent reputation in business, working to the highest quality standards and with a team of highly experienced experts, this company have a proven track record within their market. When it comes to their team, our client have a passion for their people; offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a positive company culture, this is a great place to work Working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:30 – 17:00) and Friday (07:30 – 16:00). Kent office based Job Purpose The Estimator works under regular supervision and is capable of the set up and successful running of all aspects of a tender. The Estimator is responsible for assisting with the effective and efficient running of pre-construction matters to: • Prepare tenders and budgets to secure future projects. • Assist in keeping costs to the minimum whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with Subcontractors and other staff members. • Support, advise, develop and train all members of the team on pre-construction matters and other aspects of the business. Duties and Responsibilities • Preparation of budgets and tender for new projects • Support the Pre-Construction Director in his duties • Maintain diary of all dates including submission dates • Collating tender documents and amendments • Printing and filing of all tender information • Reviewing all tender documents to establish the project requirements • Undertake take offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings • Produce Bill of Quantities • Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors • Collate quotations • Evaluate returned quotations from subcontractors and prepare comparison • Input costs into Bill of Quantities • Preparation of tender submissions • Receive, process and submit post tender queries • Manage post tender period including all queries up until contract signature • Arrange, carry out and minute tender handover meeting to construction team including handover of all relevant tender documents • Maintain and update subcontractor database • Attend site visits • Filing and general administration • Uphold a tidy, clean and fresh working environment • Uphold the company's corporate image • Maintain control procedures in accordance with the company's Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Person Specification • Ability to read and interpret different sources of written information • Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Able to work within dedicated timescales • Good communication skills, both oral and written • Good time management and organisation skills • Driving Licence • Enthusiastic and self-motivated • Approachable, with a professional manner • Reliable • Ability to work independently, flexibly, an as part of a team Does this sound like your ideal role and do you have relevant experience? If so apply today Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.