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Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a specialist roofing contractor based in Manchester, is seeking an Estimator to join their expanding commercial division.
  • The position offers a starting salary between £45,000 and £55,000, with projects primarily located in the North West region of the UK.
  • Candidates must have experience as an Estimator in a similar role, with roofing knowledge being essential.
  • The role will be office-based for the first three months, with the possibility of flexibility thereafter, and site travel will be diary dependent.
  • Additional benefits include a staff bonus scheme, company pension, 22 days holiday (increasing with service), and training opportunities.

Our client, a specialist roofing contractor, based in Manchester are currently looking to expand their commercial division, meaning there is a new opening for an Estimator. This company are well-established, with a healthy pipeline of projects lined up for the future. They are offering a starting salary circa £45,000 - £55,000, projects across the UK, predominately within the North West region. Site travels will be diary dependent.

This role will be office based for the first 3 months with flexibility available after this time period.

Estimator Salary & Benefits
  • Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
  • Staff bonus scheme
  • Birthday and long service award scheme
  • Company pension
  • 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 with length of service)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Staff events
  • Early finish on Fridays - 4pm finish
Estimator Job Overview

Analyse Enquiry Documentation

  • Review client requirements, scope of works, Bills of Quantities, specifications, and drawings to understand project scope.

Conduct Site Visits

  • Verify and collect dimensional and logistical information for refurbishment projects.

Prepare Detailed Estimates

  • Determine material, labour, plant, and access requirements to complete the project in line with enquiry documents.

Collaborate and Communicate

  • Work with subcontractors, obtaining quotes and negotiating competitive pricing.
  • Liaise with the Contracts Department to ensure a smooth project handover.

Risk Management

  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Submit Competitive Bids

  • Produce high-quality, accurate, and compliant tender submissions within deadlines.

Post-Project Evaluation

  • Participate in reflection meetings to improve future estimating processes.
Estimator Job Requirements
  • Must be within commutable distance of Manchester
  • Must have experience as an Estimator in a similar position
  • Roofing experience / roofing knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Broad technical knowledge.
  • Self-motivated and results driven attitude.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Willingness to travel.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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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.