Estimator
Estimator_1717061916 Posted: 30/05/2024
Estimator
East London
£70K + Package
Our client, a construction and refurbishment company based in East London, specialising in residential & commercial sector build, are looking for a brand new Estimator to join their team.
You will produce priced tenders that are accurate, clearly detailed, competitive and returned within deadlines through co-operation with the pre-construction team. Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations and provide clearly identified price build-ups to the Contract team.
The Role:
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;
1. Carefully inspect tender documentation. Analyse exact requirements and identify areas that have implications to our business, i.e. a contractual requirement may be onerous.
2. Oversee or complete the quote analysis comparison and make selection for inclusion in priced tender.
3. Assess individual rates and prices, amend, create new or insert from material and subcontract quotes.
4. Discuss construction sequence of project with Contracts Managers to enable a proposed construction period to be determined.
5. Prepare tender build-ups and arrange a meeting with the Pre-Construction Manager, Operation team and Business Manager or Director to adjudicate the price prior to tender submission.
6. Carry out adjustments to tenders and complete tender documentation for submission by the due date.
7. Provide support to other estimators in pricing tenders and providing budget costing.
To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:
8. Previous experience of working as an Estimator for a main contractor.
9. Attention to detail
10. A methodical approach to work
11. Commercial awareness
12. Teamworking, relationship-building and influencing skills
13. Negotiation skills
If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.