 
        ESTIMATOR – Exeter – c£60k - £70k Building Fabric / Construction This company is an established Construction & Building Services Contractor with regional offices throughout the UK and turnover in excess of £60m. An opportunity has arisen to bring an Estimator into their commercial team based in Exeter. As a company they delivers a broad range of projects—from minor works to complex builds commercial refurbs & fit-outs. Duties to include: * Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works * Liaise with Sub-Contractors as required to gain competitive costings * Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements. * Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate. * Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts * Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures. * Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice. Qualifications and key skills required * Will have at least 5 years' experience working on commercial tenders * Be commercially astute * Possess excellent communication skills * Be able to work well within a team environment * Be ambitious and determined * Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable. * Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts