Estimator

Venatu

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Venatu Recruitment Group are supporting our client, a leading provider of civil and construction works with a robust portfolio of projects with a primary focus on servicing power sector, who are seeking an experienced Civils / Construction Estimator to join their dynamic team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to our successful pre construction team.
  • Salary £40,000 - 50,000.000 dependant on experience.
  • Car allowance with business mileage scheme.
  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays per year.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Westfield Health cash plan.
  • Company mobile phone.
  • 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire.Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing bills of quantities by taking off measurements and extracting details from specification documents.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates from first principal pricing methods including financial analysis.
  • Prepare accurate and detailed tender programme's to support our tender bids.
  • Undertake tender adjudication meetings with the Commercial Director prior to submission of bids.
  • Prepare quotation letters accurately detailing our tender offer.
  • Managing and evaluating supply chain enquiries to obtain accurate and competitive quotations.
  • Building and maintaining successful professional relationships with our clients, consultants and designers.
  • Chairing internal pre-construction handover meetings.
  • Assist with business development opportunities.
  • Provide project account and variation support to the Project Delivery team.
  • Attendance at team, commercial, client/contractor on-site meetings.
  • Attendance at tender site visit meetings.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of HNC in Construction.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience within construction.
  • Experience and a proven track record within an estimating role within the construction industry with a desirable focus on civil projects.
  • Knowledge and understanding of first principles pricing techniques.
  • Proficient in pricing and understanding SMM7 method of measurement.
  • Proficient in the use of estimation software (ConQuest or similar).
  • A keen eye for detail.
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office including Project.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specification documents.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adopt a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, adapting to change in circumstances or information.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

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