Our client are specialists in fully supported hard metal roofing, facades, SFS, Rainscreen cladding systems and flat roofing for all types of projects.
Due to the ongoing success, they are now seeking an Estimator to join their dynamic and experienced team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing tenders, undertaking take-offs from construction drawings, interpreting drawings, and demonstrating proficiency in Excel.
What's in it for you?
- Salary - Up to £50,000 (depending on experience).
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Christmas shutdown.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Working hours - 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.
- Possibility to eventually work from home occasionally (depending on experience).
Estimator - Position Overview
- Undertaking accurate take offs from construction drawings with a knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software being an advantage.
- Calculating rates including labour, material costs and preliminary items.
- Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
- Preparing scope marked up drawings using Bluebeam.
- For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
- Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI's.
- Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.
- Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
- Project values will range from 200k to £4M plus.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
- Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.
- Assist the document controller with gathering quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Assist the document controller with technical submittals for secured projects.
- Some assistance may be required with the design department on secured projects.
Estimator - Position Requirements
- Well versed in over 18m non - combustible cladding solutions and fire barriers.
- An understanding of target u values and calculations would be expected.
- 5 years estimating experience in all types of flat roofing is preferred.
- 5 years estimating experience in rainscreen cladding is preferred.
- Good telephone manner.
- Computer literate- especially in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.
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