Assistant Estimator/ Surveyor
Pay: £30,000.00 - £40,000.00per year
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: Main Office near Brighton
Division:
New build carpentry, working for national builders
Job Summary
Supporting the surveyors in the commercial operations of the carpentry business. The assistant estimator/surveyor will be the secondary figure in the estimating/surveying of the contracts for the live and prospective projects. To also support contacts managers on live sites.
Roles and responsibilities
* Receive tenders, log and download.
* Document control tender packs.
* Carry out a full review of the tender pack including drawings/specifications etc and complete a full take-off to prepare tenders.
* Communicate with client surveyors to receive further information if required to assist with pricing.
* Attention to detail.
* Prepare and submit qualifications to accompany tenders.
* Prepare and discuss tenders in adjudication meetings prior to submission.
* Advise team on contractual and construction risks on secured projects.
* Provide support to the surveyors with live projects with tender insight.
* Estimating of rates for any variations.
* Working alongside the Surveyors to ensure pipeline of work through tendering, chasing leads and converting into secured projects.
* Updating the tender trackers as tenders are worked through.
* Closely working alongside surveyors to find and win new work.
* Pro-active approach. Proficient I.T skills, multi-tasking, emails & communication. Excellent communication skills.
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with main contractor surveyors and estimators.
* The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to use take-off software, such as Bluebeam
* Self-motivated worker, work independently when needed