Job Description
We're currently supporting a client within the construction industry (one-stop provider) to hire an Estimator within their growing team in Cardiff
Focused on delivering profitable, de-risked, winning bids on time and to the highest quality. While also providing estimating services on projects and strategic & contract changes.
Day to Day
* Leading on tenders, process and resources with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
* Identify opportunities to add value and to mitigate against risks / consider solutions throughout the project process
* Ensure monitoring of the tender process is in place for all tenders and report on progress via estimating plan
* Lead the pricing process and promote integration of disciplines through accurate reporting and regular internal communication and feedback on relevant tenders
* To lead the supply chain enquiry process
* To attend pre-tender and post tender interviews with both internal management and clients and attend internal adjudication and tender progress meetings
* Proactively maintain the cost base by assisting with latest quotations, framework rates – controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets
* Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Logistics Department to provide exceptional support
* Co-operate on matters of health and safety
Qualifications/Experience
* A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering
* Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Junior Estimator or gaining industry knowledge in a relevant field
Skills
* Commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction process
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Able to undertake measurement exercises, including formulating Bills of Quantities.
Salary
* Dependent on experience between £40,000 - £60,000 + Package