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Senior Estimator

Trapeze Recruitment Services Limited
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Our client is seeking an experienced estimator/senior estimator for a full-time position in the structural metalwork industry.
  • The role involves estimating structural and architectural metalwork, preparing accurate estimates under tight deadlines, and monitoring project costs.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the metalwork industry and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a profit-related bonus scheme, and a company pension.
  • Additional perks include health and wellbeing programs, on-site parking, and opportunities to attend company events.

Job Summary

Our client is a manufacturer of structural steelwork, balconies, staircases, metal balustrades, railings, glass systems. We are currently seeking an experienced estimator/senior estimator to join their team.

This is a full-time position - Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimating structural and architectural metalwork by analysing project drawings, specification and tender documents.
  • Preparing estimates to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
  • Monitor costs through the project and provide updates to senior management.
  • Attend site to undertake initial project and pre-start meetings where required.
  • Establish, develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.

Knowledge and skill

  • Experience as an estimator/senior estimator within the metalwork industry for a minimum of 3 years
  • Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate estimates are issued and risk is reviewed.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, steelwork specifications and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in MS office suite programmes, especially excel.
  • Strong background in securing successful project bids including negotiating and value engineering.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • Profit related bonus scheme
  • Company events
  • Benenden Health
  • Medicash
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.