Construction Estimator

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction agency in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Estimator to join their team. The role involves estimating for refurbishment projects, collaborating with various stakeholders and managing customer enquiries. Ideal candidates will have experience in multi trade estimating and a proactive mindset. The company offers a supportive work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in construction projects.
• Proven track record on fast-paced construction schemes.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and scope price build-up.
• Estimating and performing cost analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.
• Manage subcontract enquiry and maintain estimated cost records.
• Ensure timely quotations that meet customer expectations.

Skills

Multi trade estimating

Ability to read architectural drawings

Good IT ability

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

£45-65,000 + attractive benefits package. A thriving multi-disciplinary contractor in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire is looking for an Estimator to join their team to work on refurbishment and fit out construction schemes.

Employing approximately 100 employees, their business encompasses a FM & Small Works Team, M&E Team, and a Projects delivery team. Fit out and refurbishment projects account for around 50% of company revenue, with the rest coming from FM & Small works, standalone Electrical, and Mechanical works. The company prides itself on being people-oriented, and will offer you a supportive, flexible, and informal working environment. Their collaborative and positive culture nurtures long-term relationships.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be joining the successful estimating and preconstruction team, working on fast paced refurbishment / fit out, general contracting schemes such as refits to office and industrial buildings. They go up to £4m in value, with their sweet spot being around £(phone number removed). You will be the point of contact for various customers across the business, and will be receiving enquiries, producing the estimate and ensuring quality assurance from the outset.

You will be working for a supportive and invested management team and the responsibilities of the role include:

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 innovative and creative approach to new opportunities

The right person

Estimator

Our client is looking for an experienced Estimator with construction experience and a proven track record working on fast paced construction schemes. (Assistant Estimators are also invited to apply)

Experience / skills

• Familiarity with multi trade estimating is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications
• Good IT ability with the ability to embrace relevant software and systems
• 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
• Competitive and target driven

Working hours

8-5

Next steps

Apply to this role through this advert. If you would like further information, please get in touch with Sally Whittingham by phone or email.

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