Estimator

Salary: £54,000 – £60,000 per year

This challenging and exciting opportunity is for someone who either has practical working experience as an Estimator or can demonstrate an element of estimating knowledge as part of daily responsibilities. You must have estimating experience from the environmental, construction, civil, structural, ground engineering or infrastructure projects.

Our client is an established and highly reputable consultancy and contractor operating on a nationwide basis, specialising in the above mentioned sectors on behalf of public and private sector clients.

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK the company is now looking to recruit an Estimator to assist in their further ambitious expansion plans. The role will be based in the company’s head offices, with working flexibility offered, and candidates should be able to demonstrate a commercial aptitude along with a minimum of three years’ estimating experience from within any of area the aforementioned sectors. The role will also involve an element of client liaison, management, and negotiation, thus being able to a confidently communicate with various levels of stakeholders is important.

The Role

* The primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely estimates, and submit competitive bids and proposals for the company’s clients

* Analyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings, and specifications

* Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications, utilising your expertise to submit bespoke bids and proposals to clients

* Attend pre and post tender meetings with clients and their representatives

* Work closely with the Directors, design team and operational colleagues to ensure that the company position is maintained at the highest potential level

* Co-ordinate tender information and communication this to both internal and external stakeholders

* Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed, and calm manner

The Person

* Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to produce a wide range of tenders and estimates for a variety of contracts efficiently and effectively

* Accurately prepare quotations considering all costs associated with the delivery of projects

* Provide detailed handover project files to the operations team to allow for the successful delivery of contracts on site

* Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors, and colleagues

* Efficiently manage situations when the workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule

* Monitor, progress and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost, and quality

* Develop and select effective solutions to challenging and complex project requirements, considering risk and opportunity

* Communicate facts, ideas, and proposals to all stakeholders (internally and externally) in an effective and persuasive manner

* Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times

* Possess a valid CSCS card and a full UK driving licence

An attractive basic salary plus bonus and extensive benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with longevity of work and career progression given the company’s continued commitment to profitable growth and their employees, and a significant forward order workload.