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- Overseeing the estimating department including liaising with new and existing clients.
- Authorising and cross checking junior/assistant estimators work prior to submission.
- Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
- To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.
- To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
- To complete estimating tasks and answer relevant queries regarding the estimate provided.
- To undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required from time to time.
- To provide support and assistance to colleagues in peak periods.
- Good understanding of the building/construction industry
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Estimator
- Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise.
- Analytical and accurate.
- Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships.
- Computer literate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to control numerous projects at any one time.
- Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment.
- First class time management skills and attention to detail.
- Possible PQS background.
- Possible main contractor background.
- At least years’ 3 experience in a similar estimating role.
- Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects.
- Experience in doing take offs for residential new builds.
- Experience in doing estimates for residential new builds.
- Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
- Conversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
- Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.
- Team player looking to work in a growing estimating firm.
- Relevant estimating qualifications.
