Estimator

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator to join a growing team in Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating costs, preparing competitive bids for construction projects, and working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure precise communication throughout the estimating process. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a similar role and demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Good pension

Good holiday allowance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Estimator within a similar industry or construction environments.
• Ability to accurately estimate costs and resources.
• Strong IT skills to create and record estimates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate documentation to prepare time, cost, and materials estimates.
• Prepare and submit accurate bids to clients.
• Document and manage changes and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Estimator
Permanent role
Based Derby
40k to 55k DOE + Car Allowance, pension, good holiday allowance and benefits.

The Company
Established more than 50 years ago, the business has been the go-to company for Heat Recovery, Direct Extract and Office Ventilation, as well as HVAC solutions and renewable energy resources (Air Source Heat Pump, Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar, Thermal etc.) for commercial and domestic builds.

Offering nationwide coverage, they work with some of the largest Blue-Chip names within commerce and industry.

Due to continued growth and a plan to create a specific division for the "Wet Work" on projects - Plumbing, drainage, construction work where water is commonly used or where there's a risk of water damage. This expansion requires an additional Estimator to join an established team.

The Role

• Working within an established team in a fast-paced environment, estimating for tenders from predesigned and Design & Build projects, ranging from 500k to 1million.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates for projects.
• Prepare and submit accurate and competitive bids to potential clients.
• Meet with clients and internal stakeholders to discuss the scope of work.
• Calculate heating and cooling needs for client spaces.
• Provide recommendations and suggestions that meet budget and performance objectives.
• Involvement in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and presentation meetings as requested.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and clients to ensure a clear line of communication.
• Document and manage changes and ensure these are communicated to involved stakeholders.

The Person
In order to be considered you'll need a few things in your locker:

• Extensive experience as an Estimator within a similar industry. Not necessarily HVAC, although that would be useful, but construction and D&B type environments.
• An ability to accurately estimate costs and resources required and provide this data in an understandable and accurate manner.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with a passion for seeing things through.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, and solid IT skills to create and record the estimates.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and via the written word, along with the ability to work with a diverse team of colleagues and customer contracts.

PLEASE NOTE -

This role would NOT suit a recent graduate without extensive, real-world experience in a similar role.

Also, we are not considering applications form outside of a reasonable commute to the site in Leicester. Therefore, you must ALREADY be within a sustainable commute WITHOUT having to relocate.

The Rewards
In order to attract the correct level of talent, there's a good salary and benefits package on offer.

• A base salary of between 40k and 55k (dependant on experience)
• Car allowance
• Good pension
• Good holiday allowance
• + more

If this sounds like the challenge and opportunity you've been looking for, apply with a few lines as to why you feel you suit, and I'll get in touch with those that most meet the needs of the role.