Estimator – Commercial Construction
Job Title: Estimator – Commercial Construction
Job reference Number: 869313-2639-2676
Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Fit Out, Fitout, Strip Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Remediation, Repair, Finishes, Small Works, M&E, Electrical, Painting, Installation, Design & Build, D&B, Office, Supermarket, Shopping Centres, Retail, Commercial, Education, Industrial, Leisure
Commuable to: Folkestone (Typically 4 days in office with 1 site visit per week)
Remuneration: £60,000 – £70,000
Benefits: Company car / allowance, gym benefits, company pension & comprehensive benefits package
Role Overview
* Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial construction projects including fit-out, strip-out and refurb.
* Interpreting technical drawings and generating bids.
* Estimating for projects such as housing associations, shopping centres, education sector and light industrial works.
* Negotiating with clients, project managers, quantity surveyors and the internal estimating team.
* Producing formal quotations to customers.
* Producing BOQs from drawings to deliver quotations within customer deadlines.
* Maintaining documentation of tenders and quotations on an internal database.
* Contacting customers, handling queries and providing technical information.
* Working on projects ranging in value from £250k to over £2m.
Ideal Candidate
* 5–10 years of estimating experience within the commercial construction industry.
* Experience in first principle estimating.
* Background in strip-out, refurb, fit-out or new build.
* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of industry processes, materials and costs.
* Quantity surveying degree preferred.
* Stable career, highly organised, attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* IT literacy (Microsoft Office).
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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