Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are recruiting for an Estimator for a local client in High Wycombe. You will be preparing and issuing quotations and ensure they are technically understood, quoted in line with specifications, drawings and tender requirements.
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm (with 1 hour lunch)
GBP26,000 - GBP28,000 per annum
The main responsibilities for the Estimator will be:
· Prepare and issue quotations.
· Manage the quotations inbox, ensuring incoming emails are actioned or delegated accordingly.
· Issue a bi-weekly report on enquiries received and collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies for each enquiry.
· Oversee the company EMS system, ensuring that new companies, contacts, sales projects are added, and the system remains up-to-date.
· Prepare project-specific documents, including technical submissions and schematics.
· Process orders and prepare project handover documentation.
· Upload project details to the company Vault and attend project handover meetings.
· Attend weekly estimating meeting with the sales team.
· Prepare tenders.
· Manage EMS and sales office administration.
· Track tender status and return dates.
· Prepare project-specific and indicative schematics and technical submittals.
· Oversee the sales order to project handover process.
· From time to time, employees may be asked to perform duties outside of what is listed in the job description.
The key skills of the Estimator are:
· The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines.
· The ability to manage time well and multitask.
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Diligence.
· Ability to work independently.
· A technical aptitude / qualification to aid in understanding product characteristics and applications.
· Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating software.
· The ability to read technical submissions and schematics and develop cost estimates.
· Strong understanding of the commercial construction process.
· Ideally have completed a Higher National Diploma with units in contract tendering, construction, estimating, buying and quantity surveying OR have completed a University Degree in Engineering, Accounting or a related field, OR have gained work experience as an Estimator.
Some of the benefits offered are:
· 25 days leave.
· Health plan (after 6 months).
· Life insurance (after 1 year).
· Dress down Fridays.
· Once a month paid lunch.
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