Estimator

Salary: £60,000 – £72,000 per year

The Company

Our client is a multi-discipline Principal Contractor offering a full range of construction, design and building services. Working in the industrial, commercial, retail and food production markets for both new build and refurbishment projects.

Continued growth has created a new exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator.

The Role

* Assist the Project Development and Commercial Manager in assessing potential tender opportunities, and provide feedback to be considered as part of the company’s Decision to Bid Process

* Ensure that all tender opportunities are logged in estimating workload tracker and tender register, and ensure the trackers are up to date

* Develop new leads and opportunities for the business when possible

* Attend initial Bid Team Meeting/ Discussion with key stakeholders in relation to the bid

* Ensure that all tasks allocated as part of the bid team are completed in a timely manner

* Visit project sites (national locations) if necessary

* Prepare, collate, submit and manage tender RFIs

* Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries

* Establish strong lines of communication with tendering subcontractors.

* Regular contact to be made with all tendering subcontractors to ensure willingness to bid, all enquiries are received and all queries issued are addressed

* Retrieve, review and assess subcontract tender returns ensuring that the terms of the enquiry have been met

* Carry out materials take off for works if necessary

* Obtain quotations for plant and materials

* Cost works to be delivered built up with labour, plant and materials.

* Ensure all commercial Pre-Construction documentation is filed in an appropriate manner

* Present bid proposals to the Bid Director

The Person

* An Estimator with a minimum of 5 years construction industry experience and a proven track record on projects with a value between £20,000 and £5,000,000.

* Proficiency in use of Conquest useful but not essential

* Good Maths and English skills.

* Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental safety requirements.

* Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

* A construction industry qualification preferred such as HNC/D or Honours Degree

* Full UK Driving license

Benefits include – Death in service benefit, enhanced pension contributions, healthcare cash plan, gym membership.

Apex Engineering Recruitment is an employment business acting on behalf of this company