Senior Estimator - Facades
Leading UK Sub-Contractor
Kent based office
£60,000 – £80,000 & package
Senior Estimator role within a well-established and well-regarded facades contractor based in Kent. They have been established in this market place for over 50 years and specialise in the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of architectural glazing solutions.
This includes unitised and stick cladding, roof glazing systems, pointed and structural glazing and rain screen cladding on commercial, education, residential and public buildings up to £15 million.
An exciting opportunity to work within a large, financially stable specialist contractor who are looking for an outgoing and forward-thinking individual wanting to take on a significant role within the estimating team.
Requirements for the role include all aspects of estimating including:
* of incoming enquiries for suitability and risk
* of any potential technical issues including liaising with relevant consultants, architects and clients to bring to a successful conclusion
* and submission of subcontract and material enquiries and assessment of incoming quotations for suitability/value
* meetings with client/architect/consultant
* out full take off and detailed pricing
* and price preliminary items and access equipment required to carry out a successful contract
* fully prepared tender documents to clients including Bills of Quantity, clarifications, inclusions and exclusions and supporting documentation
* of costs and proposals including any value engineering work to successful completion and awarding of project.
* detailed hand over meetings with internal staff and contracts team
* out Budget costs when required
* positive and lasting relationships with clients to establish new and repeat business
* development of internal processes and estimating tools
* of analytical documents for presentation to the management/sales team
Requirements Candidates require the following as a minimum:
* years+ in estimating roles within the glazing/fenestration industry
* knowledge in Aluminium glazing systems
* knowledge of Orgadata/Logikal/ReynaPro type estimating packages
* of glazing types and specifications
* understanding of Excel and other Microsoft Office based products
* to work under pressure and to tight deadlines both within a team or work independently
* time management and organizational skills
* attitude as a representative of the company including excellent communication skills
Other beneficial attributes:
* with other façade work including Rainscreen, pressed metalwork etc.
* knowledge of acoustics, Security requirements, barrier/wind loadings, understanding of structural considerations etc.
* with other aluminium based systems and PVCu windows
* willingness to learn about new products and techniques
If you would like to hear more about this role please apply now.