Watford, Hertfordshire HUNTER MASON CONSULTING LIMITED

Estimator - Luxury Residential Projects

£30,000 - £50,000

Full-time

Permanent

Watford

Job Description

• oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts.
• provide recommendations for reducing costs.
• compile bids for work.
• calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
• obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• set appropriate costs for labour.
• collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project and produce a cost summary.
• clarify the client's needs and expectations.
• read blueprints and take measurements
• make use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word and Autodesk DWG TrueView
• assess and adhere to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements
• keep up to date with inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs
• stay up to date with the latest construction technology.
• make visits to proposed construction sites.
• liaise with others including construction managers, planners and design teams
• present bids to clients and answer their questions.
• complete work quality submissions