Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Hales Group Limited
Estimator£35,000-£60,000 DOEMonday to FridayPermanentFull time On behalf of our client based near Bury St Edmunds, we are searching for an Estimator to join their well established, growing and welcoming company on a full time basis. The successful candidate will be following up on contracts, producing valuations, assisting with training, development and motivation of junior staff and working closely with Directors/Surveyors. Due to the rural location of the company, a drivers licence and access to your own vehicle will be essential. Main duties (including but not limited to):

• Working closely with Directors / Surveyors to take off and prepare accurate bills of quantities including all relevant supporting dimensions
• Price the bills of quantities using an electronic estimating system with agreed rates and outputs
• Prepare tender submission letters in accordance with Company operating procedures
• Highlight any abnormalities between drawings and specifications indicating whether they may work in the Company's favour increasing the profitability of the contract
• Liaise with the Clients estimating team requesting information in a timely manner
• Following the tender review meeting and checking of rates submit tender to Client in accordance with SODA
• Provide information to the Buying department with regards the specification and quantities required within the tender
• Request regular updates from the Client and maintain the tender registration database
• Review pre-contract tender documentation with estimating team to ensure that price build up is in accordance with company construction methods and current minimum margin requirements
• Review final contract documents to ensure they are in accordance with company prices and identify any errors or omissions or risks
• Ensure orders are received for all new work prior to start
• Assist with training, development and motivation of junior staff
• Identify and report on potential improvements to systems and documentation used in the company

Key Skills:

• Excellent numerical, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle negotiation
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• A methodical approach to work.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to work in a Team, build successful working relationships

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a current CV or contact the Bury St Edmunds office for more information.