Estimator

Kevin Edward Associates; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Kevin Edward Associates in Enfield is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its scaffolding commercial team. The role focuses on preparing accurate tenders across a range of projects, with hybrid working from Enfield depot and site/client meetings when required.

You should have estimating or strong commercial experience in scaffolding, a solid grasp of labour, materials, costs, and a track record of developing profitable bids.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating scaffolding projects.
• Solid understanding of labour, materials and project costs.
• Strong ability to price competitively while maintaining profitability.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Produce detailed estimates and competitive tenders.
• Calculate labour, materials, transport and related costs.
• Attend site visits and client meetings when required.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report them.
• Liaise with operations and contracts teams to ensure accurate pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial experience

Scaffolding ops

Tendering

Client relationships

Job description

Estimator Scaffolding

An established and highly regarded scaffolding contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its commercial team, based from its Enfield operation.

Enfield Hybrid Working Up to 80,000 + Bonus + Company Car

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scaffolding professional who understands the commercial and technical side of the industry and wants to join a successful, growing business offering a strong package and genuine flexibility.

The position is hybrid, combining time at the Enfield depot, working from home and attending customer/site meetings when required.

The Role

As Estimator, you'll take responsibility for preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders across a range of scaffolding projects.

You'll work closely with customers, contracts teams and senior management, helping the business secure profitable new projects while developing strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing enquiries, drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Producing detailed estimates and competitive tenders
• Calculating labour, materials, transport and associated project costs
• Attending site visits and client meetings where required
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Liaising with operational and contracts teams to ensure projects are accurately pricedManaging multiple tenders and deadlines
• Supporting negotiations through to contract award
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships

About You

We're looking for someone with estimating or strong commercial experience within the scaffolding industry.

You'll need a solid understanding of scaffolding operations, labour requirements, materials and project costs, alongside the commercial awareness to produce competitive but profitable tenders.

You could currently be working as a Scaffolding Estimator, Senior Estimator, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor with relevant industry knowledge.

Package

Base salary up to 80,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and company car.

You'll also benefit from a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to join an established scaffolding business with an excellent reputation in the market.