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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Building Estimator based in the New Forest.
Our build contractor client is a successful construction contractor that provides construction services to a range of clients. This company is currently experiencing a period of growth and is looking to take on an Estimator to join them in their busy office to work on new builds and refurbishment projects from commercial builds to renovation and conservations to bespoke one off D&B dwellings.
Main Purpose of Job:Â
To carry out estimates / tender submissions to all enquiries and produce competitively priced tenders taking account of properly researched costs and contingencies.
Undertake some valuation and surveying duties on selected projects to ensure the project and works are profitably and competitively managed.
Visits potential clients, surveys work and produces priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available using their own in-house software to produce well-presented and competitive tenders / quotes / bids.Â
Ensuring quotes are turned around in a timely fashion and we meet all promised return dates. Manage visits to survey works requirements on site.
Carry out a Tender Adjudication with at least one director before any tender is submitted.
Estimating:
Working within their commercial team.
Visits potential clients, survey work and produce priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available once the project is won.
Obtain prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.
Undertake valuation and surveying duties on selected projects to ensure works priced include all foreseeable costs whilst maintaining the competitiveness of the company.
Increase diversity of subcontract usage.
Bring in new range of suppliers/subcontracts for enquiries.
Responsible for;
Tender Evaluation.
Obtaining Sub-contractor tenders.
Preparation of pricing.
Identifying sub-contractor requirements.
Preparation of tenders for evaluation.
On offer is an competitive salary package including a genuine and achievable bonus scheme with genuine career progression for the right person working with one of the longest standing build contractors based in their lovely offices in the New Forest with a rich pedigree in build quality and service.
