Estimator

Melior Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned contractor in the United Kingdom seeks an estimator to join their Building & Refurbishment division. The successful candidate will provide estimated costs for various projects, conduct site visits, and liaise with clients and subcontractors. This long-term role comes as the current estimator is retiring after many years. Candidates with a strong background in cost estimation are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
• Undertake site visits and surveys.
• Liaise with department staff, client, sub-contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities.

Job description

Overview

I am currently recruiting for an estimator to join a privately owned contractor with a turnover of £65million. This is covered by a number of profitable workstreams, with this role within the Building & Refurbishment division. Projects are generally valued from £5k through to £1.5million and include on-going contracts with high profile establishments within Southampton. The company has longstanding relationships with many Tier 1 contracts as well as local schools and universities, with these relationships continuing through the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
• Undertake site visits and surveys.
• Liaise with department staff, client, sub-contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
• Prepare initial Project Plan.
• Produce financial milestone payment plan, monitor and control project finance.
• Appoint contractors and assist in ordering of materials.
• Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.
• Attend project start up meetings.
• This would need to be viewed as a long term role; the person leaving has been with the company for many years and is now retiring.