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Leighton Buzzard

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GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their team, focusing on new build timber projects across the UK. This role involves producing detailed quotes, ensuring timely submissions of tenders, and liaising with various departments to meet commercial targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in estimating within new build construction and the ability to read construction design drawings. Join a company that values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to exciting projects in the timber frame sector.

Qualifications

  • Experience in estimating new build construction projects is essential.
  • Ability to read construction design drawings and provide technical advice.

Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed quotations from construction drawings.
  • Ensure tenders are submitted on time to a high standard.

Skills

Estimating
Timber Frame
Take Offs
Commercial Awareness
Pre-Construction
Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Estimator
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Location: Bedfordshire
Sector: Timber Frame

Are you an experienced estimator with a background estimating new build construction projects? Would you like to work for a business who operate across both residential & commercial projects?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business who are delivering new build timber projects across the UK. You will be responsible for producing detailed quotes to ensure you are meeting both the customers' & the businesses' requirements. Your background in new build construction will be essential as you will be expected to provide technical advice to customers & suppliers.

Your responsibilities as an estimator:

  • Produce detailed quotations from construction drawings
  • Ensure tenders are submitted on time to a high standard
  • Liaise with all other departments within the business
  • Attend pre-start meetings with architects & clients

We would welcome conversations with estimators who:

  • Have a background estimating within new build construction (advantageous if you have worked within timber frame, engineered timber or steel frame)
  • Are able to read from construction design drawings
  • Can communicate across all levels to ensure commercial targets are met
  • Possess a strong understanding of different software packages, specifically MS Office

If you are interested in this role please contact ARV Solutions or click 'Apply' to submit your CV for consideration.

Key Skills: Estimator, Timber Frame, Take Offs, Commercial, Pre-Construction, Timber, Housing, Offsite Construction

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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