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Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Scheme
Glosford SIPS, part of the Keystone and Wyckham Blackwell Group of companies is seeking a new Senior Sales Estimator to join an existing successful team based at their Manufacturing and Design Facility in Hereford. We are looking for an individual who is organised, motivated and has experience within the construction and sales industry.
Position Overview
Glosford Timber Solutions Ltd design, manufacture and install Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and Timber Frame buildings in the private residential and commercial markets. You will report to the Estimating Manager and will prepare estimates to include factors such as materials, labour, machinery and location.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain Enquiry Log for all incoming enquiries and quotations sent out.
* Build up project estimates through analysis of required materials and resources necessary to complete the project.
* Interpret drawings using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills and experience, materials and symbols on blueprints and apply construction specifications in conformance with the project and clients specifications.
* Form and maintain relationships with all customers, attend meetings where necessary and secure new orders for the business.
* Analyse civil and structural engineering plans, designs and layouts and other factors that can affect costs, such as location, material labour, workers, and duration of the project, machinery and equipment.
* Capable to justify and present resolution to the Estimating Manager for the cost of wasted materials and possible delays in the scope of work.
* Utilise cost estimation methods to perform take-offs of labour, time, material and equipment to develop accurate estimates and identify risks involved in the project.
* Assist in analysing vendors quotations.
* Process submittals, RFIs and design changes which affect project estimations.
* Discuss with Managers, Supervisors and/or the client for project estimating issues and recommend appropriate advice to complete the specific areas of works.
* Assist Managers and Supervisors in the implementation of subcontracted scope of work.
Experience Required
* Minimum of 3 years experience within the sales, construction or estimating industries. Knowledge includes but not limited to, estimating, specification review, quality planning, variation to order costs, value engineering, material technologies and methods used to complete a project.
* Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
* High proficiency with IT and maths.
* Good organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
What do we offer
We work hard to continuously improve our reward package, taking into consideration the view of every single employee to make sure we remain an industry leader. Some of the highlights of the fantastic benefits and rewards you can expect include:
* Training opportunities.
* Long service awards.
* Employee Assistance Programme - access to free and confidential support on a wide range of both work related and personal areas.
Academic Education Required
A Level, Degree or relevant industry recognised qualification/experience.
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