Job Purpose
The key responsibilities of the role are to produce project estimates from enquiries received and leading the procurement of materials and trades for secured projects. The role will involve working in a fast paced environment to deliver projects ranging from £20,000 up to £5m.
Primary Responsibilities
* Receiving and reviewing initial tender enquiries from new and existing clients
* Generating a scope of works based on tender documentation, client’s schedules or through site visits
* Providing expert guidance on project budget feasibility at early stages
* Produce quotations based on anticipated labour and material costs
* Obtaining quotes from supply chain for sub-contractors and suppliers, and confidently addressing tender queries
* Compile final tenders and submit to client deadlines
* Answering post tender queries from clients, along with undertaking value engineering exercises and contract sum negotiations
* Ability to manage multiple tenders from various clients at the same time
* Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades to achieve best cost value
* Acting as Commercial Lead on secured projects, through managing the ordering process to sub-contractors and material suppliers
* Generating cost updates as projects progress, submitting interim valuations and compiling final accounts for client approval
* Produce post project cost analysis for internal review
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
Experience
* 5 years experience as a self managing Estimator or Quantity Surveyor in the UK commercial interior design and fit-out sector
* Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and costs
* Proficient in using Microsoft Excell, and other industry-standard software and tools
* Excellent analytical and numerical skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with various stakeholders