Estimator

Post Title

Estimator

Responsible for

Estimating and costing projects

Job Summary

To be responsible for the effective and efficient production of tenders and project pricing.

To work closely with the Managing Director.

Main Responsibilities

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Your tasks will predominantly involve, but are not limited to:

• Managing and producing new tenders and project pricing.
• Ensuring all tenders and costings are completed on time, to customer satisfaction and to the required standards and Company SLAs.
• Working with the Managing Director to develop into the role.
• Working with the Managing Director to develop the strategic direction and the road map to deliver the services required.
• Reporting to the Managing Director on operational performance, against Company measures inc. KPIs and SLAs.
• Responsible for producing reports on success performance.
• Liaising with internal and external parties. Building and managing professional relationships including relationships with clients, contractors and subcontractors.
• Negotiating with contractors to manage and drive cost reductions and achieve best value for customers. (With the aid of the Managing Director).
• Providing accurate commercially viable estimates and completing tenders for our existing clients whilst also working on new client projects. (Alongside the Managing Director).
• Scoping of works and client negotiations. (Alongside the Managing Director).
• Following and embedding Company policies and procedures.
• Reviewing industry best practice to ensure continuous improvements.
• The role will involve a mixture of office based and site-based work.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Management of contracts and contractors, and overseeing of work projects
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and industry related legislation and regulation
• Experience of databases and Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.

SKILLS

• Strong and effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Personable and friendly in nature, with the ability to establish professional relationships with colleagues, customers, and contractors
• An ambassador for the Company, sets high standards for self and others, demonstrates the company values
• The ability to work as part of the team
• Leadership skills and the ability to work with people
• Logical thinker with common sense approach to problem solving and decision-making
• An ethical and professional approach to work
• Committed to ensuring continuous service
• Able to work proactively and independently

Although not essential but preferred, experience in delivering your successful tenders through to project completion would be useful and an asset to the business.