Estimator

Recruitment Helpline; Chatham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Chatham. This full-time, permanent role involves pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for accurate pricing, take-offs, valuations, and cost control from tender to project completion.

You will carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, prepare competitive tenders, price labour and materials, obtain quotations, review drawings for scope and risks, and

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in construction or related industries.
• Strong cost control and budget management knowledge.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Able to interpret drawings, specs and contractual documents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings.
• Prepare accurate estimates and pricing for tenders and enquiries.
• Price labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and costs.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review drawings to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases.
• Track costs and flag potential overruns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost control

Communication skills

Tendering experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £26,000 - £36,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location: Chatham ME5.

About The Company

With over two decades of unwavering commitment and passion, they are a family-run business that has been at the forefront of the industry. What sets them apart is not just their extensive experience but the values that they pride themselves on, shaping the very foundation of their company. As an established business in the industry, they pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality, precision and innovation in every project we undertake.

Job Description

The company are looking for a commercially focused Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role will involve both pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for accurate pricing, take-offs, valuations, measures, labour schedules and variations.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, good construction knowledge and the ability to manage costs from initial tender through to project completion.

Key Duties

• Carry out detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings, specifications and project information.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and pricing for tenders and enquiries.
• Price labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and associated project costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope, omissions, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed pricing breakdowns and schedules.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases.
• Ensure tenders and quotations are completed accurately and within required deadlines.Prepare and maintain labour schedules, monitoring labour requirements and costs against budget.
• Track project costs and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.

Company Benefits

• Proven experience as an Estimator in construction or related industries.
• Strong understanding of cost control principles and budget management techniques.
• Proficiency in estimating software tools such as bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contractual documents.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and present estimates clearly.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need