Estimator
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary up to £65000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance £5,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking
Blaymires Recruitment is working with refurbishment contractor based in Southampton who is searching for an Estimator to join the team.
The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £2M.
The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its Southampton estimating team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.
Responsibilities of the Estimator:
* Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
* Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.
* Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.
* Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders.
* Identify labour, material, and time requirements.
* Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
* Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
* Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
Requirements of the Estimator:
* Refurbishment or fit-out experience.
* Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.
* Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.
* You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.
On Offer for the Estimator:
* Salary up to £75,000.
* Car Allowance £5,000.
* 25 Days Holiday.
* Professional Working Environment.
* Ongoing Training and Development.
* Opportunity for progression.
* Free Parking.
If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment