Project Estimator
- Dartford, Kent
- £45,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £c45,000 + Personal Performance-Based Commission paid every quarter. 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing after 2 years service), Private Medical, Life Insurance, Pension and Company Team Social events ++
Employment Type: Full-Time, 830-5pm. Hybrid working (1day) following probation.Our construction based client is looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join their growing team. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape our portfolio of commercial projects through accurate cost forecasting, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Working within the Estimating Department you will be join a team of 6, reporting to an Estimating Manager, and form part of this busy Head Office function where you will collaborate with other departments daily!Role Responsibilities:
- Analyse tender enquiry drawings, fire strategy documents, and specifications to define project scope.
- Quantify materials and labour requirements based on tender documentation.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely quotations.
- Update quotations throughout the tender process in response to new information or addendums.
- Identify and assess technical and commercial project risks.
- Review contracts to ensure consistency with tender information and quoted scope of work.
- Prepare schedules of rates and cost breakdowns for applications for payment.
- Perform design checks to ensure compliance with agreed scope.
- Finalise budgets for live projects.
- Collaborate with team members at all project stages to ensure budgets and costs are aligned.
- Conduct project handovers to design and project management teams.
- Maintain and develop client relationships, supporting business development goals.
- Use CRM tools to track estimates, follow-ups, and reporting.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Skilled in negotiating with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Ability to interpret technical documents and collaborate with engineers, architects, and surveyors.
- Meticulous in analysing tender documents to ensure all aspects are addressed.
- Technical knowledge of smoke ventilation systems, including industry standards and regulations.
- Proficiency in identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or functionality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,).
- Highly organised and customer focused.
- Proven experience in estimating roles.
- Experience in Fire / smoke ventilation industry is essential.
- Experience within the commercial sector is preferred.