Estimator

Jacob Thomas Associates Limited; Medbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacob Thomas Associates Limited seeks an Estimator in Leicestershire to prepare tenders from drawings and specifications, cost materials, labour and manufacturing costs, and present them in a standard Project Files format. The role involves reviewing client requirements, coordinating tender deliverables, and ensuring timely submission to contractors/clients.

The successful candidate will have a methodical, well-organised approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Methodical approach with strong organisational skills.
• Good communication and confidentiality.
• Able to make financial decisions and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Review documents, confirm client, scope of works and programme.
• Undertake a complete review of tender documentation.
• Source quotes for materials and labour to ensure viable tender values.
• Compile tender with qualifications, draft programme and tender letter.

Job description

Job Title; Estimator

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

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.