Estimator

Radii Planet Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Radii Planet Group Ltd is seeking an Estimator to join the Leeds office. You will compile estimates and budgets from tender documents through to handover to the construction team.

You will examine tenders, analyse costs, and liaise with clients and suppliers to ensure accurate estimates and smooth project progression. Knowledge of construction estimation and budgeting is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience of estimating in construction management, or the ability to quickly learn and understand the Estimator role.
• Experience of managing budgets and plans; ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Examine tender documents to prepare time, cost, material and labour estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services and track costs against bids.
• Consult with clients, suppliers and site personnel to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organising and scheduling work.
• Populate the CRM with relevant project information and follow up tender submissions.

Skills

Tender analysis

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Self-motivation

Education

GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Tools

Conquest Estimating Software

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

Job description

We're looking for an Estimator to join our Leeds regional office. You'll compile estimates and budgets for the products and services we supply, from first look at tender documents through to handover to the construction team.

Purpose of the role

• To compile estimates on how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with the supply of products and services offered by the Company.
• To calculate how much a project is likely to cost and create budgets accordingly.

Duties and responsibilities

• Examine and analyse tender documentation in order to prepare time, cost, materials and labour estimates
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Consult with clients, suppliers, personnel in internal departments and site personnel to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confer with relevant personnel on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organising and scheduling work
• Produce analytically priced Bills of Quantities
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting suppliers or subcontractors
• Review material and labour requirements to decide whether it is more cost effective to produce or purchase components
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals throughout the duration of the project
• Populate the internal CRM system with relevant project information
• Follow up tender submissions and liaise with the Pre-Construction team on outcomes and associated actions
• Conduct relevant reviews to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
• Establish and maintain the tendering process and conduct negotiations
• Ensure effective handover of tenders to the construction team
• Maintain knowledge of current market trends, practices and products
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is held and communicated in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• Complete all administration tasks in a timely, accurate and legible manner
• Work without supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to own personal development within the role

General

• Ensure knowledge and awareness of your roles and responsibilities under the Company's integrated management systems in relation to Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Company's policies and procedures in relation to data protection legislation.

Person specification

• Good organisational skills
• Efficient and well organised
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to own personal development within the role
• An interest in the business

Qualifications and experience - Required

• GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience of estimating in construction management, or the ability to quickly learn and understand the role of Estimator
• Experience of managing budgets and plans
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings and architect's plans, and interpret their content and technical specification

Qualifications and experience - Advantageous

• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Project and Word) and the use of Conquest Estimating Software

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Diversity, inclusion and social value

Diversity drives innovation and accelerates businesses and enterprises towards their missions. As such, we are wholly committed to partnering with clients and candidates alike to foster a more inclusive, sustainable future for generations to come.

Radii Planet Group Ltd is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace, both for ourselves and for the organisations we support. It is important to us that we offer equal opportunities in the recruitment processes that we run. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.