Estimator - Construction
Location: Coventry, West Midlands (Midlands Office)
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an Estimator to join a professional construction firm. This is a vital role responsible for the set up and successful running of all aspects of a tender. Working under the regular supervision of the Pre-Construction Director, you will be key to assisting with the effective and efficient running of pre-construction matters.
The primary purpose is to prepare tenders and budgets to secure future projects, ensuring costs are kept to a minimum while maintaining excellent relationships with subcontractors and staff. You will also be expected to support, advise, develop, and train all members of the team on pre-construction matters and other business aspects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Tender and Budget Preparation: Prepare budgets and tenders for new projects.
Documentation Management: Collate tender documents and amendments, and manage the printing and filing of all tender information.
Project Assessment: Review all tender documents to establish project requirements.
Quantity Surveying: Undertake take-offs (both manually and digitally) and produce a Bill of Quantities.
Subcontractor Management: Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors, collate and evaluate returned quotations, and prepare comparisons.
Costing: Input costs into the Bill of Quantities.
Submission & Post-Tender: Prepare tender submissions, receive, process, and submit post-tender queries, and manage the post-tender period up until contract signature.
Handover: Arrange, carry out, and minute tender handover meetings to the construction team, including the handover of all relevant documents.
Administration: Maintain a diary of all dates (including submission dates), update the subcontractor database, attend site visits, and assist with filing and general administration.
Compliance: Maintain control procedures in accordance with the Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
Skills and Experience Required
Essential Skills and Training
Ability to read and interpret different sources of written information.
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Good time management and organisation skills.
Able to work within dedicated timescales.
Possession of a Driving Licence.
Person Specification
Enthusiastic and self motivated.
Reliable.
Approachable, with a professional manner.
Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team.
If you are a driven and organised Estimator looking for a challenging new role in the Coventry area, apply today
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