Estimator

Driver Hire Borders; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Canterbury is seeking an Estimator to support the generation of profitable tenders and estimate project costs. The ideal candidate will have experience working for Tier 1 or 2 contractors, a strong understanding of contract protocols, and an ethos of teamwork. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and an attractive salary package.

Benefits

Attractive salary & package

Excellent progression opportunities

Skill enhancement chances

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator for a Tier 1 or 2 contractor.
• Understanding of JCT contracts and associated protocols.
• Experience in contract matters such as delays and extensions.

Responsibilities

• Support the generation of profitable tenders.
• Estimate project costs to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Determine risks and find opportunities to minimize them.

Skills

Experience working for a Tier 1 or 2 contractor

Contractual understanding

Knowledge of payment terms and notices

Skilled in subcontract procurement

Strong teamwork ethos

Job description

Estimator

Kent

Permanent opportunity

Attractive salary & package

My client has developed an extensive portfolio of successfully delivered projects and they have a proven reputation of delivering high quality and exceptional projects.

In this role, as the Estimator you will:

• Support the generation of profitable tenders for authorization and submission
• To estimate the costs of projects to meet or exceed customers' requirements
• To determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks
• Find opportunities to minimize risk and maximize gross profit
• To support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximizing gross profit

For the role, they are looking for:

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or 2 contractor as the Estimator
• Be contractually astute (Contracts are usually JCT and the successful applicant must have a complete understanding of how the contract works)
• Have a sound knowledge and be experienced in payment terms, payment notices, contract protocol and matters associated with delays and extensions of time
• Be skilled in subcontract procurement and understand the importance of this process
• Have a very strong teamwork ethos

This position offers excellent progression opportunities, the chance to enhance your skills, the chance to broaden your expertise and a market leading salary plus many more.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.