Estimator

Jacob Thomas Associates; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Jacob Thomas Associates is seeking an Estimator in Leicestershire to prepare tenders from drawings and specifications, cost materials and labour, and present competitive pricing for bids. The role emphasises accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery of tender documents.

The successful candidate will collate required information, source quotes, and assemble the tender for review and submission, working to company policies and sustainability guidelines.

Qualifications

• Methodical approach to work with strong organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and professional handling of information.
• Ability to make financial decisions and negotiate effectively.
• Solid IT skills and proficiency with standard software.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to confirm client, scope and programme.
• Undertake a full tender review and prepare submissions.
• Collate information for tender deliverables and bids.
• Cost materials, labour and manufacturing for tender pricing.
• Present clear, understandable pricing for clients and staff.
• Source quotes from suppliers to keep tender value realistic.
• Assemble tender for review and issue to contractor/client.
• Ensure accuracy through detailed internal reviews.
• Present to client in a compliant format with supporting info.
• Hand over the Project File with Contracts Manager and support as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection.

Skills

Methodical approach

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial decision making

Negotiating skills

IT skills

Work independently

Job description

Job Title; Estimator

Salary; Dependant on Experience

Location; Leicestershire

Our client is looking to strengthen their projects team with the appointment of an Estimator. The primary task of an Estimator is to secure work for the company at a commercially sensible level which fits the future workload requirements. To be responsible for the preparation of tenders from issued drawings, proposals, specification and related documents. Identify and cost the requirements for materials, labour and manufacturing costs and present in a standard as define by the Project Files spreadsheet.

The Estimator Role

• Review the documents issued and initially check the client, scope of works and programme


• If these fit with our future workload requirements, then undertaken a complete review of the tender documentation


• Where the tender requires a list of supporting information / tender deliverables then notify your line manager in good time so that steps can be taken to collate and provide this information for the bid submission


• Identify and cost the requirements for materials, labour and manufacturing costs and present in a standard as define by the Project Files spreadsheet


• Accurately price the works in detail providing a clear and understandable price which can be view and understood not only by the clients but also by any party new to the project including internal staff


• Where materials and goods are required to be purchased externally then source quotes in good time to ensure that our tender value is correct and commercially viable


• If sufficient time is not available to source quotes or suppliers fail to return prices, then discuss this with colleagues and your line manager to ascertain at what level the item should be tendered


• Bring the tender together in good time so that it can be reviewed prior to issue back to the contractor / client. This should include a list of qualifications, draft programme and tender letter at the very minimum


• Undertake a detailed review with colleague and / or line manager to ensure accuracy


• Present to the client in a format which is compliant with the client's requirements and provide all supporting information / tender deliverables where necessary


• Collate and formally handover a completed Project File with the Contracts Manager and provide ongoing support where necessary


• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines where appropriate


• To understand and comply with the Company Policies covering Sustainability, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the Environment


• To understand and comply with the Employees Handbook


• To carry out any other such duties or responsibilities that may be reasonably required and that are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this position.

Our Estimator Candidate

• Methodical approach to working with strong organisational skills and who is conscientious, has good communication skills, must be organised


• Can think on their feet and deal with queries in a professional and confidential manner


• Be able to confidently make financial decisions, show good negotiating skills and work well on their own


• Be able to show a good IT skill level


• Must prioritise own workload

The Estimator Benefits

• Negotiable salary dependant on experience


• Permanent opportunity.


• Free car parking.


• Training and development opportunities.


• Pension scheme.