Estimator

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable refurbishment contractor in Southampton is seeking an Estimator to join their team. This role offers a salary up to £75,000, plus a £5,000 car allowance and additional benefits. The ideal candidate will have refurbishment or fit-out experience and will be responsible for pricing projects, liaising with suppliers, and presenting estimates. This position presents a great opportunity to grow within a successful company.

Benefits

Car Allowance £5,000

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with refurbishment or fit-out experience.
• Ability to price projects from bills of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications, and drawings.
• Carry out detailed take-offs from drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide competitive costs.

Job description

Estimator

Southampton, Hampshire

Salary up to £65000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance £5,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking

Blaymires Recruitment is working with refurbishment contractor based in Southampton who is searching for an Estimator to join the team.

The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £2M.

The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its Southampton estimating team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.

Responsibilities of the Estimator :

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.
• Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders.
• Identify labour, material, and time requirements.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collec...