Estimator

Thorn Baker Construction; Brandesburton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Brandesburton is seeking an experienced Estimator. Responsibilities include liaising with clients and suppliers, preparing detailed proposals, and ensuring project alignment with client expectations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, strong numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an equal/similar role.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Direct liaison with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals.
• Work closely with the pre-construction team to develop proposals.

Skills

High numeracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of JCT D&B and NEC3

Education

HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction

Tools

Estimating Software Packages

Job description

Job Title:Estimator

Location:Brandesburton

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Direct liaison with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers' requirements
• Work closely with the pre-construction team to develop proposals and with the sales team personnel to ensure clients' expectations are met
• Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified
• Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurements and take off from tender information
• Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required, understand and apply mark-up/margin
• Prepare tender return documentation, including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules
• Full job description available upon request.

Required Skills:

• HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred
• Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates
• A strong capability in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications, which includes Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages, and excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main Contracting/ Modular background.
• Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract award, working closely with both internal and external team members, clients and clients' representatives
• Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contracts would be advantageous.

Key Skills: estimator, construction, modular, JCT, MMC

For more information on the role, please Rhian Newman at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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