Estimator

Russell Taylor Group are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, for an Estimator to join their company on a full-time, permanent basis in East Sussex.

For over 40 years, my client has specialised in Plastering, Partitioning, Dry-lining and Suspended Ceilings services on projects in London and the South East. Covering most sectors including Residential Housing and Apartments, Retirement Accommodation, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Industrial warehouses.

Responsibilities:
Pricing of supply & fix Tenders, from inception to submission, both on a Lump Sum basis & Bills of Quantities. To include all trade activities; Dry-Lining, SFS, Partitioning & Suspended Ceilings, Plastering, Floor Screeding, External Rendering & Firestopping.
Undertaking take-off's & building-up supply & fix unit rates using our onscreen Estimating software (Chalkstring).
Ascertaining Value Engineering opportunities & providing cost savings as part of Tender returns.
Liasing with Clients, forming positive working relationships.
Raising technical & scope queries through the Tender process.
Seeking out new Tender opportunities.
Tendering material supply with our distribution network of suppliers.
Chasing up feedback to Tenders issued.
Attending Pre-Contract meetings.
Attending handover meetings with your colleagues in the live QS'ing department. Providing support to QS's throughout delivery of the project.
Setting Budgets for projects acquired, including labour Target Sheets / White Cards.
Working closely with our MD, whom will sign-off all major projects Tendered.


Full Time - Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 17.00.
Based at Eastbourne offices. Occasional working from home is open to discussion.
Salary ranging from £20k to £60k per annum, dependant on experience and capability.
Statutory holiday and bank holidays entitlement.
Company vehicle - subject to negotiation of overall package.
Private healthcare - subject to negotiation of overall package.
Immediate start available.