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Estimator

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5HL, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs and converting orders into manufacturing packages for fabrication.
  • This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position and offers a competitive salary.
  • Key responsibilities include reading technical drawings, pricing materials, and collaborating with team members to produce bids.
  • The candidate should possess strong financial skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid understanding of steelwork.
  • This position provides an exciting opportunity to engage with clients and secure business opportunities in a dynamic environment.

The Estimator is responsible for receiving enquiries, estimating costs, and converting orders into manufacturing packages for fabrication. The role involves clear communication of all aspects of the quotation process and handover to the Contract Manager, as well as building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret technical tender drawings.
  • Extract and price materials accurately.
  • Collaborate with team members to produce competitive bids.
  • Use practical knowledge to estimate costs, including materials, labour, site operations, and plant requirements for comprehensive tender submissions.
  • Establish and manage supply chain costs for inclusion in tenders.
  • Prepare and send quotation documents to clients.
  • Engage with customers to identify and secure business opportunities from both existing and new clients.
  • Negotiate tenders and close sales.
  • Develop and maintain a consistent system of market prices.
  • Conduct handover meetings with the Contracts team after the award of tenders.

Skills and Experience:

  • Strong understanding of structural, secondary, and architectural steelwork.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical/architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge of building law, regulations, contract law, and health & safety law.
  • Strong financial and numerical skills with sound commercial awareness.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (desirable).
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

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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.