Estimator
Location: Northampton
Salary: £27k+ (Negotiable DOE)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30
Our market leading, award-winning client is looking for experienced floor to ceiling construction estimators to join their growing team in Northampton. They will offer in-depth development schemes and a successful, dynamic, and enthusiastic team.
They would love to hear from candidates who are driven, hardworking, motivated, and looking to progress their professional career within an exciting new role.
Duties:
1. Set up Estimating Files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and on paper, completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
2. Complete and maintain archives.
3. Significantly interface with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
4. Chase supplier, sub-contractor, and manufacturer quotations.
5. Maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
6. Complete estimating tasks independently.
7. Answer incoming telephones, taking messages or redirecting as appropriate.
8. Undertake any other general support and administration duties as required from time to time.
9. Provide support and assistance to colleagues and accounts team in peak periods.
The Ideal Candidate:
1. Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise.
2. Analytical and accurate.
3. Excellent communicator and able to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
4. Computer literate.
5. Able to work under pressure.
6. Preferable experience working with a comparable house builder.
7. Preferable to have relevant estimator qualifications.
8. Ability to control numerous projects at any one time.
9. Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of a fast-paced environment.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues.
11. First class time management skills.
12. Practical team player with a hands-on style.
13. Excellent written and oral skills.
14. Attention to detail.
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