Job Description
Experienced Estimator \n\n Northampton\n\n Monday – Friday\n\n Salary Negotiable DOE\n\nWe have an opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a family run business based in Northampton. This is a great opportunity to join a well established business, that has really firmed up it’s reputation in the market. This will be office based, working closely with their built up client base supporting on take offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base.\n\nKey Duties:\n\nOverseeing the estimating department including liaising with new and existing clients.\nAuthorising and cross checking junior/assistant estimators work prior to submission.\nSignificantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.\nTo chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.\nTo maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.\nTo complete estimating tasks and answer relevant queries regarding the estimate provided.\nTo undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required from time to time.\nTo provide support and assistance to colleagues in peak periods. \n\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n\nGood understanding of the building/construction industry\nA minimum of 5 years' experience as an Estimator\nHighly organised and able to plan and prioritise.\nAnalytical and accurate.\nExcellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships.\nComputer literate.\nAble to work under pressure.\nAbility to control numerous projects at any one time.\nAble to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment.\nFirst class time management skills and attention to detail. \n\n Desirable industry knowledge:\n\nPossible PQS background.\nPossible main contractor background.\nAt least years’ 3 experience in a similar estimating role.\nExperience in taking off and pricing residential projects.\nExperience in doing take offs for residential new builds.\nExperience in doing estimates for residential new builds.\nFamiliar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.\nConversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.\nExperience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.\nHas experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.\nTeam player looking to work in a growing estimating firm.\nRelevant estimating qualifications