Job Title : Estimator
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Salary £
Pension
Mon - Fri
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Overall Purpose of Job
The Estimator will have responsibility for identifying and evaluating all new business opportunities and producing and submitting all tenders and quotations. Working closely with General Manager and Contract Managers you will be a key member of the team responsible for delivering business growth.
Main Responsibilities
Proactively look for new sales opportunities in line with the company's growth plans
Ensure the business is promoted on the all relevant external portals and tenders sites and monitor and manage all incoming opportunities via these sites
Review all incoming enquiries for suitability
Research materials and works specification to enable accurate pricing
Carry out site visits and undertake measured surveys of existing buildings as required
Measure and take off from construction drawings on paper and electronically
Working with the General Manager and Contract Managers/ Contract Supervisors mange the production of compelling tenders and quotations
Negotiate prices with suppliers to obtain best value on material costs
Produce all pricing and written submission responses
Ensure that all quotations and tender submissions are delivered on time and in a compliant manner
Seek feedback for unsuccessful submissions and adopt a “lessons learnt” approach
Compile and manage an accurate tender response library to reduce the time taken to create quotation and tender response submissions.
Price variations to the contract during the works
Manage and update the sales pipeline in-line with company processes
Maintain the company's Customer Relationship Management database
Create “fixing specs” for all house types on all projects and provide technical advice as required.
Organise complex transport logistics if required
To support with pre contract client visits as required.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the salary of the post as considered appropriate.
Knowledge, Skill and Experience Required
Previous experience of a similar role in a Roofing/Construction environment
Understand construction drawings including complex construction detailing
Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fantastic attention to detail
Strong organisational and planning skills
Must be able to work on multiple complex projects to tight deadlines
Comfortable working under your own initiative, as part of a team, or as a team leader as required.
Good understanding of social media marketing
Ability to engage with all colleagues up to Board level
Understanding of standard business financials
Ability to challenge status quo and to look for new and better ways of working
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