This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join a growing team and support its expanding business in the UK & Europe.
We invite applications for the role of Estimator, based in Southampton.
Purpose
To support the division’s operations with accurate surveying, cost management, and bid submission.
Responsibilities include:
* Overseeing projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts.
* Compiling bids for work.
* Calculating the cost of materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire.
* Obtaining quotes for all predicted requirements from subcontractors and suppliers.
* Collating detailed price lists for each project.
* Clarifying client needs and expectations.
* Reading blueprints and undertaking surveys.
* Using relevant computer software such as Office 365, Excel, Word, and CAD.
* Assessing and adhering to risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
* Keeping up to date with inflation, exchange rates, and projected timescale costs.
* Visiting proposed vessels, shipyards, and construction sites.
* Liaising with operations managers, project coordinators, and design teams.
* Presenting bids to clients and answering their questions.
* Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
* Client-facing experience with the ability to work at all levels within organizations (Senior Directors, Site Operatives, Major and Sub Contractors).
* Ability to work within a team environment.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK & Europe.
* Full driving license is essential.
* Commercially astute with experience negotiating profitable contracts and building long-term client relationships.
* Strong understanding of the financial aspects of contract management and the ability to produce detailed working programs and plans.
* Monitoring contract progress and assisting the Managing Director as necessary to ensure client requirements and company profit targets are met