Company Introduction
My client specializes in designing, implementing and maintaining transformative workspaces for commercial enterprise with big plans and even larger expectations.
Their services include commercial interiors, warehouse fit out & refurbishment, civil engineering, M&E and planned & reactive maintenance.
The Role
The Estimator will be a highly motivated and organised professional, working in the successful estimating and preconstruction team. The role will involve being a point of contact for various customers across the business and receiving enquiries, producing the estimate and ensuring quality assurance from the outset.
Responsibilities
Site Survey and Scoping including scope price build up
Estimating and conducting cost analysis
Collaborating with engineers, architects and contractors to discuss and resolve issues
Assessing cost effectiveness and identifying potential financial risks
PQQ/ITT/ITN Support and Submissions
Subcontract enquiry management
Adjusting estimates and recommendations based on changes and updates to projects
Maintaining records of estimated costs
Liaising and responding to multiple customer needs within the department
Organising and arranging delivery of tasks collaboratively with team members
Management and production of pre-construction deliverables
Enforcing quality and efficient delivery throughout the whole department
Aligning with the business Core Values and ensuring they are being adhered to
Sharing best practice within the department
Liaising with management team to ensure reporting systems are up to date
Ensuring timely turnaround of quotations and delivery that meets customer expectations and SLAs
Assisting to the growth of the department with an innovate and creative approach to new opportunities
Requirements and skills
Problem solving and negotiation skills are essential
Familiarity with multi trade estimating is essential
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications
Collaboration and communication to all within the department and business
Ability to integrate into a team as well as work independently
Good IT ability with an analytical mindset
Ability to embrace relevant software and systems.
Previous experience with estimating software is desirable but not essential
Good communication skills
Excellent client service focus with flexible approach to work
Able to initiate dialog with wide range of personnel to obtain information and close issues
Diligence and reliability
Proactive in approach to work
Detail -oriented mindset with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Good organisational skills
Competitive and target driven
Driving licence