Estimator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is looking for an Estimator to join a fire protection business in Halifax. The successful candidate will develop pricing models, liaise with clients, and assist operational teams. You should have qualifications equivalent to HND level in estimating and experience in construction pricing. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £55,000 plus an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in pricing of construction-related works.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.

Responsibilities

• Price works for business units and large bid team.
• Liaise with clients to understand project scope.
• Conduct site visits and pre‑contract meetings.
• Develop pricing models and assist operational teams.

Skills

Pricing of passive fire and fire door works

Pricing of construction works and construction pricing models

Microsoft Office

Education

Estimating or equivalent to HND standard

Job description

I'm looking for an Estimator to join an award‑winning fire protection business based in Halifax.

Role Responsibilities

• Pricing works for the business units and as part of the large bid team
• Liaising with clients to understand the scope
• Site visits and pre‑contract meetings as required
• Liaising with operational staff to understand the costs associated with delivering the project
• Developing pricing models and rate schedules for different environments and sectors
• Providing the operational teams with clear scope and budget parameters to assist with the profitable delivery of contracts
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing
• Liaising with clients to resolve quotation queries
• Developing a menu of prices for an 'automated' response to small work pricing

Experience Required

• Pricing of passive fire and fire door works desirable but not essential
• Pricing of construction works and construction pricing models
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications Required

• Estimating or equivalent to HND standard

The salary is £40,000 to £55,000 plus an excellent benefits package.