A modernised steel fabricator company are seeking an Estimator to join a friendly manufacturing team of 80 in Bedford.
The Estimator Role
The company undertake a wide variety of projects ranging from multi-million-pound developments and regeneration projects to smaller-scale creative new builds and commercial ventures.
The incoming estimator will ensure tender bids are processed, completed & returned in a complete & accurate manner, within the timeframe requested by the client.
Other duties include-
Review drawings & Tender information
Establish if the project is appropriate for the business
Record and log tender information
Collate information from enquiries received and prepare tender bids
Check through tender documents to ensure proposed contract terms are acceptable to the business
Preparing accurate take-offs of all applicable work from drawings. (Manually or using take off software)
Liaise with internal departments to understand and interpret tender requirements
Obtaining material prices from suppliers based on contract specifications
Produce cost sheets for all items of work
Produce cost breakdowns/ summary
Produce a job cost budget for the project
Produce a written quotation
Attending client meetings
Developing relationships with key clients
Attend post tender meetings with clients
Negotiate final tender sum with clients
Check through PSI (Project specific instruction) & Contract documents to ensure contract information & terms reflect ...