A modernised steel fabricator company are seeking an Estimator to join a friendly manufacturing team of 80 in Bedford.
The Estimator Role
The company undertake a wide variety of projects ranging from multi-million-pound developments and regeneration projects to smaller-scale creative new builds and commercial ventures.
The incoming estimator will ensure tender bids are processed, completed & returned in a complete & accurate manner, within the timeframe requested by the client.
Other duties include-
- Review drawings & Tender information
- Establish if the project is appropriate for the business
- Record and log tender information
- Collate information from enquiries received and prepare tender bids
- Check through tender documents to ensure proposed contract terms are acceptable to the business
- Preparing accurate take-offs of all applicable work from drawings. (Manually or using take off software)
- Liaise with internal departments to understand and interpret tender requirements
- Obtaining material prices from suppliers based on contract specifications
- Produce cost sheets for all items of work
- Produce cost breakdowns/ summary
- Produce a job cost budget for the project
- Produce a written quotation
- Attending client meetings
- Developing relationships with key clients
- Attend post tender meetings with clients
- Negotiate final tender sum with clients
- Check through PSI (Project specific instruction) & Contract documents to ensure contract information & terms reflect the tender documents & remain acceptable to the business
- Allocate contract number and update sales ledgers
- Review position statement
- Preparing handover documents for the projects team
- Keeping all records and database up to date
- Arrange and chair project handover meeting
- Attend client pre start meeting
The Estimator
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in estimating, ideally from an architectural or structural steel background (minimum 5 years), along with the following;
- Experience in preparing tenders and take-offs from construction drawings
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
- Excellent IT and computer skills, predominantly Microsoft Office suite
- Professional telephone skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Well organised with excellent time management
- Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
- A valid UK Driving license
In Return?
- £45,000 - £55,000
- Monday to Friday 8am- 5.30pm
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Free parking onsite
- Company laptop
- Enjoyable working environment
- Pension
If you are an experienced estimator seeking an exciting opportunity, please contact Gemma Hughes at Brandon James.
Ref: GH18505
Estimator / Estimating / Metal Fabrication / Tenders / BIDS / Cost Planning / Brandon James