Landscaping EstimatorWickford, Essex£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Our client, who specialises in high-end, bespoke landscaping projects through to large multi-phase landscape installations and smaller specialised projects are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join their Landscaping division.
Their links to some of the world’s major suppliers and specialist sub-contractors enforce their credentials and their passion to deliver an exceptional service.
The Role
* Analysis of the tender documentation to enable full understanding of the information required for a fully compliant tender submission
* Initial Client/Customer assessment prior to commencing the tendering process
* Site visits to evaluate the prevailing site conditions prior to the tender submission
* Preparation of commercial review of contract terms
* Preparation of risk/opportunities register
* Formulate and send out tender enquiries; collate tender enquiry returns; prepare tender submission; submit tender documentation within the specified tender return date
* Ensure there is a proper handover of successful tender documentation/information to the Operations team
* Maintain effective communication with Clients, Suppliers and Departmental Management
* To continue to seek ways to better the estimating process
* Other such responsible duties as instructed by the manager/director
The Candidate
* Previous landscaping estimating experience
* Good understanding of Value Engineering
* CSCS Card / NVQ level 2
* ONC/HNC (dependant on level)
* Good report writing skills - computer literate in Microsoft office applications (Word, Outlook, advanced Excel)
* Knowledge of computer Estimating programmes (Estimate, LiberRATE, Bluebeam etc)