Estimator

Our client is an employee owned construction group that regular feature in the top 100 of the Sunday times best companies to work for award.

They are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join their skilled and experienced Construction division, to deliver a competitive and accurate tendering function for projects up to £15m. Based at their Head Office in Lincoln division which undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.

THE ROLE:
Responsibilities will include
Preparing Traditional and Design & Build tenders.
Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries.
Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities when required.
Risk and value management.
Preparation of budgets estimates and cost plans.
Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations.


THE CANDIDATE
Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors.
Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
Experience using specialist estimating software packages.
A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage but not essential.
To have experience of managing a range of projects at any one time.

The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to meet deadlines

The role is full time (Apply online only)) Monday to Friday. Salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications.


THE BENEFITS:
31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus additional long service days after each 5 years of continuous service.
Company car or car allowance depending on preference.
Profit Related Pay (PRP) Scheme providing a profit share bonus in December each year, subject to being employed for the full financial year.
Royal London Pension scheme with employee contribution of 5% of pensionable earnings and corresponding employer contribution of 3%.
Save as You Earn (SAYE) share saving scheme providing the opportunity to become a shareholder and purchase tax free shares.
Life cover of 3x salary, contractual sick pay up to 6 weeks per year and long terms sickness cover (all subject to policy conditions).
Various other benefits from free fruit, staff discounts and offers, free health checks and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for training, development and progression.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.