As an Estimator you will play a key role in determining the works required and establishing the best contract price to deliver the project. This involves extensive liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain accurate prices against strict deadlines. You will manage the financial element of the tender to ensure minimal risk exposure while exploring potential opportunities and savings to gain an advantage.
Key departmental responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
· Reporting to the Senior Estimator. Key interfaces will also include the Managing Director and Executive Director
· Producing customer quotations based on information provided by the customer
· Oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts
· Provide recommendations for reducing costs
· Compile bids for work
· Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
· Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers
· Set appropriate costs for labour
· Collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project and produce a cost summary
· Research possible new customers through the use of tender portals
· Build relationships and understand client’s and their requirements
· Clarify the client's needs and expectations
· Read blueprints and take measurements
· Make use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word and Autodesk DWG TrueView
· Assess and adhere to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements
· Keep up to date with inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs
· Stay up to date with the latest construction technology
· Make visits to proposed construction sites
· Liaise with others including contracts and site supervisors
· Present bids to clients and answer their questions
· Complete work quality submissions
· Prepare and submit quotations for work.