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Estimator
Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working; a minimum of three days per week in our office)
About
Estimator
Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working; a minimum of three days per week in our office)
About Us
Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and delivering unrivalled service. With consistent growth of over 20% year-on-year for nearly two decades, we have become the leading Balcony Specialist in the UK market and are on a growth journey to become the balcony of choice globally, this begins with our expansion into Canada.
We are passionate about supporting our people to thrive and grow in their roles. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back, supporting charitable initiatives and donations all year long.
If youre simply looking for another job, this isnt the role for you. But if youre seeking the best opportunity for your future career, apply now.
Our Values
Deliver: We do what we say well do.
Initiative: We encourage everyone to use their initiative.
Appreciation: We value performance and commitment.
Learn: We take time to learn lessons and have the courage to change.
Support: We support others to avoid blame.
We are currently seeking an Estimator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
* Salary of up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Company car (salary sacrifice)
* Hybrid working with three days in office
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Buy holiday scheme
* Pension
* Private healthcare (after passing probation)
* Free onsite parking
If you have experience as an estimator in construction, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career with our thriving company.
Youll be joining a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration, with daily team huddles to foster a strong sense of community.
Plus, youll get to benefit from a balanced work-life with hybrid working options, spending three days in the office and two days working from home each week!
So, if youre passionate about delivering excellence and looking for a fulfilling career with growth potential, apply now!
The Role
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for estimating and interpreting specifications for our balconies.
Working with other Estimators, Project Leads, Account Managers and the sales team, you will calculate the costings of projects to enable the sales team to win and deliver projects on time and to budget.
You will also deal with a variety of enquiries, looking through drawing packs and reading drawings to put together pricing for projects.
Additionally, You Will
* Prepare client presentations and proposals
* Attend regular team meetings
About You
To be considered as an Estimator, you will need:
* Experience as an Estimator in Construction
* A full UK Driving Licence, preferably clean
* The ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.
* The ability to prepare bid presentations on PowerPoint
* A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving
* To be a good accurate record keeper, excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
* Commercial awareness and eye for detail; ability to estimate without scope for financial error
* The flexibility to accept and manage change
* Knowledge of similar products, glass, steel, aluminium, and powder coatings
Other organisations may call this role Sales Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Contract Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Building Estimator, or Construction Quantity Surveyor.
Webrecruit and Sapphire Balconies are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if youre looking for a great new role as an Estimator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
All recruitment is strictly handled directly, and as such, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not get in contact.
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Nice-to-have skills
* Powerpoint
* Reading, England, United Kingdom
Work experience
* Finance & Accounting
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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