Job Title: Estimator
Location : Tunbridge Wells, must live within 1 hour of our office in Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent / Full time
About Us:
Faircloth Construction Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Estimator to join our growing business.
Faircloth Construction Ltd work with some of the UK’s largest property development investment companies. Working as a Main Contractor, Faircloth Construction specialise in the design and construction of commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process
2. Reviewing tender documentation including prelims and contract docs, visits to site locations as required
3. Provide full take offs and produce BoQs
4. Sub-contractor tendering and quote comparisons
5. Cost-Planning
6. Assessing levels of risk and opportunity on tenders
7. Tender adjudications and profit planning
About you:
8. Studying or have just completed a Quantity Surveying qualification
9. Knowledge of construction methodology
10. Understanding of JCT contracts
11. Understanding of current market rates
12. Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials
13. Ability to provide quick turn arounds during busier times
14. Use of initiative to work to strict deadlines
15. Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft software
16. Good presentation and excellent written English skills
Benefits:
17. Opportunity to join a thriving business which is passionate about construction, committed to building relationships and delivering a great product
18. Be a part of a team of committed and dedicated professionals
19. Opportunity to grow within the business
20. Excellent package negotiable based on experience
21. 3% Pension company contribution
22. Healthcare insurance and DIS benefit
23. 20 days per year + bank holiday
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Cost Analyst, Pricing Specialist, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Buying, Budget Planner, Financial Forecaster, and Project Cost Manager may also be considered.