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Estimator Buildings

Focus Resourcing
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established client near Cardiff is seeking an Estimator to join their busy team, focusing on reviewing architectural specifications and drawings.
  • The role involves creating detailed quotations, liaising with contractors, suggesting specification changes, and assessing project risks.
  • Candidates should have estimating experience in the construction industry, particularly with windows, doors, and glazing, along with effective communication and numerical skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Benefits include a 37.5-hour work week, 21 days of holiday (increasing to 25), an annual bonus, pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Our established client based on the outskirts of Cardiff is looking to recruit for an additional Estimator into there busy team.

Job spec:* Reviewing of architectural specifications and drawings. * Build up detailed quotations, proposals, and cost breakdowns. * Liaise with main contractors and supply chain partners with regards to specifications.* Ability to suggest specification changes when needed. * Assessing the risk levels associated with a project.* Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers* Monitoring the costs at the various stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated costs.

Person Spec:* Estimating experience within the Construction Industry, preferably with strong knowledge of windows and doors including Aluminium and glazing. * Familiar with using in house estimating systems. * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. * Good numerical skills. * Computer literate and ideally with knowledge of the pricing software.* Car driver ideally* Ability to work in a team with a good sense of humour.

Benefits* Hours 8.30-5.00 Mon- Thursday Friday finish at 13.00* 21 day's holidays (one day per year till max 25 Days) plus Bank holidays.* Annual bonus based on company's profits.* Yearly Occupational health screening* Pension (Stakeholder) * Career progression* Family feel atmosphere and really value their staff. * Team events charity fund raising, sports teams etc.

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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.