Estimator

Estimator Northampton Civil Engineering.

• £32-65000
• Car or allowance.
• Group Life Insurance
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus ank
• 7.30-4.30

Opportunity for an Estimator to join an award-winning civil engineering and building company
They specialise in infrastructure, ground works and associated building services, covering most of the UK.

They are rapidly becoming the company of choice and continue to expand after many years of overwhelming success. Their success no doubt is owed to their strong core values maintained from the companys origin in 1995, in addition to a consistency in a dedicated and elite workforce.

This company consistently achieves high standards, fair market rates and a vigilantly safe working environment

They are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join their Commercial team as an Estimator

The role Civil Engineering Estimator

The Role:

• Working alongside the Commercial team, you will ensure all relevant information has been considered for each tender and determine how much it will cost to meet the needs of their clients, having regard for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Key Duties & Accountabilities:
• Administration and management of booking in tenders and accurately logging into the shared tender list system in a timely manner.
• Efficient communication with clients, making initial contact to confirm accept or decline of a tender.
• Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Assist in producing take-offs and cost database for analysis by others.
• Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and plant hire.
• Understand and clarify the clients requirements and offer value engineering for discussion with the management team.
• Undergo regular site visits to understand the process/ timings and sciences of estimating including the realisation of the labour/ plant and material aspect of any given construction process.
• Making visits to proposed construction sites.
• Presenting bids to clients/ answering questions.

Requirements:

• GCSE Minimum 7 A-C / 5-9 including maths and English.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Trainee / Assistant Estimator or Quantity Surveyor.
• Ability to produce various cost value reports/ skillfully read information and make decisions.
• Excellent PC skills in particular in excel.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Identify & resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.