AV Commercial Estimator

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Senior AV Commercial Estimator for a hybrid role based in Ashford, Kent. In this position, you will produce accurate quotations and tender documentation for complex audio visual projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in AV or construction estimating, strong commercial acumen, and excellent negotiation skills with suppliers. This role provides a great opportunity to contribute to various projects while working closely with the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of AV/construction estimating.
• Confidence to build supplier relationships.
• Experience in negotiating pricing.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates and proposal documents.
• Prepare quotations using WeQuote.
• Review technical drawings and specifications.
• Manage procurement and build supplier relationships.
• Source and compare supplier quotes.

Skills

AV or construction estimating

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Tools

WeQuote

Job description

Job Description

AV Commercial Estimator

Location: Ashford, Kent (Hybrid)

Salary: Salary bracket is open depending on experience

The Role

This is a senior position reporting directly to the senior leadership team. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll be responsible for producing accurate quotations, tender documentation, and pricing for a range of complex audio visual projects.

This role will suit someone with a solid understanding of AV or construction estimating, strong commercial acumen, and the confidence to build supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, commercially strong cost estimates and proposal documents across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors.
• Prepare quotations and pricing opportunities accurately using WeQuote.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender packs.
• Manage procurement and build relationships with key suppliers – negotiating prices to increase project margins
• Source and compare supplier quotes, confirming lead times and product availability.
• Produce BOMs and bid / tender documentation.
• Verify lead times and product availability.
• Factor in risk allowances, overheads, and preliminaries when estimating.
• Actively tracking tender pipeline activity.

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