The Company
An award-winning Main Contractor with a 30-year track record of delivering projects in a variety of different sectors including Hospitality, Commercial and Retail with values up to 2m. They are a very financially stable, privately-owned contractor with consistent repeat business from blue chip clients.
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
For this role you must possess the following;
- Prior experience working for a Main Contractor as an Estimator for a minimum of 8 years
- A good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
- Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works
- Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with a range of parties
The Role
As the Estimator, you will lead the bid team, producing competitive tenders for projects in the Retail & Hospitality and Commercial sectors in order to secure projects.
Duties
- Providing competitive estimates for fit out, refurbishment and occasionally new build up to 3 million.
- Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry
- Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers
- Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins
- Producing sub-contract and material enquires for bespoke joinery
- Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations
- Checking tender documents, making amendments where required
- Attend post tender negotiations with clients
- Take the lead in training the Assistant Estimator
- Report into the MD and attend regular senior team meetings to review workload and company performance
This is a Permanent position with a competitive salary ( 45,000 - 55,000) on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Sam Hunter - Principal Consultant - (phone number removed)