Senior Estimator
Northampton
Monday - Friday
Salary up to circa £50k DOE
We have an opportunity for a senior, experienced estimator to join a family run business based in Northampton. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business that has really firmed up its reputation in the market. This will be office based, working closely with their built-up client base supporting on take-offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base.
Key Duties:
1. Overseeing the estimating department including liaising with new and existing clients.
2. Authorising and cross-checking junior/assistant estimators' work prior to submission.
3. Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
4. Chasing supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.
5. Maintaining enquiry quotation register per contract.
6. Completing estimating tasks and answering relevant queries regarding the estimate provided.
7. Undertaking any other general support and administration duties as required from time to time.
8. Providing support and assistance to colleagues in peak periods.
The Ideal Candidate:
1. Good understanding of the building/construction industry.
2. A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Estimator.
3. Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise.
4. Analytical and accurate.
5. Excellent communicator and able to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
6. Computer literate.
7. Able to work under pressure.
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. First-class time management skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Industry Knowledge:
1. Possible PQS background.
2. Possible main contractor background.
3. At least 5 years' experience in a similar estimating role.
4. Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects.
5. Experience in doing take-offs for residential new builds.
6. Experience in doing estimates for residential new builds.
7. Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
8. Conversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.
9. Experience in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
10. Experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.
11. Team player looking to work in a growing estimating firm.
12. Relevant estimating qualifications.
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