Estimator

Estimator

• Location - Wootton Bassett
• Salary - £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience
• Free parking, 22 days holiday, Monday - Friday working, pension

As the successful candidate you will be joining a well established firm in the construction industry who work with many of the UK's biggest house builders. 

Training can be given, however experience would be advantageous, as would a basic understanding of the construction industry. An aptitude for numbers, along with a positive, proactive approach will also benefit you.

Duties:

• Assists Commercial Director & Head Estimator and work as a member of a cohesive team.
• Analyse drawings and specifications.
• Assemble accurate and well- organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for stipulated Price, design-build and construction of the various home builders /Project customers. Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.
• Provide accurate and organise estimates for the varying plot options ensuring the capture of requested upgrades options, other variations and potential risks.
• Organise sub-contractors’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.
• liaison with the purchasing coordinator enabling correct, complete and timely orders to be placed.
• Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.

The position will involve assisting with day to day office administration, including:

• Filing and archiving
• Answering phone calls and assisting callers or passing to the appropriate person
• Ad hoc work to support Managers and the Director

Person specification:

• Hardworking enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A good team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible, proactive and able to use own initiative
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with the minimum of supervision
• Portray professionalism and commercial awareness