Job Title: Assistant Estimator
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Location: Tunbridge Wells - This role is office based and does not offer remote working options.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Faircloth Construction Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join our growing business.
Faircloth Construction Ltd work with some of the UK's largest property development investment companies. Working as a Main Contractor, Faircloth Construction specialise in the design and construction of commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects.
Responsibilities and Scope:
Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process
Reviewing tender documentation including prelims and contract docs, visits to site locations as required
Provide full take offs and produce BoQs
Sub-contractor tendering and quote comparisons
Cost-Planning
Assessing levels of risk and opportunity on tenders
Tender adjudications and profit planning
Desirable Criteria:
A form of Construction-related qualification, either completed or in progress
Understanding of current market rates
Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials
Ability to provide quick turn arounds during busier times
Use of initiative to work to strict deadlines
Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft software
Good presentation and written English skills
Strong mathematics skills
Some knowledge of construction methodology
Some understanding of JCT contract
Live within 1 hour drive of the Tunbridge Wells office
What you will receive:
Opportunity to join a thriving business which is passionate about construction, committed to building relationships and delivering a great product
Be a part of a team of committed and dedicated professionals
Opportunity to grow within the business
Excellent package negotiable based on experience
Benefits:
20 days per year plus bank holidays
Healthcare insurance & Group Whole Life Insurance
Pension: 3% company contribution
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Experienced Estimator, Estimator, Project Estimator, Costs Estimator, Architectural Surveyor, Property Inspector, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Building Inspector, Building Control Officer, Construction Surveyor, Construction Project Manager will also be considered for this role.
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