Estimator

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to work in Sleaford. The role involves conducting site visits, preparing detailed quotations, and collaborating with the Commercial Director. Ideal candidates have a construction-related degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in construction methods and estimating software is essential. This position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in this type of job role.
• Experience in the industrial sector and food & beverage sector is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods and products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and gather necessary data for quotations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates from design drawings and specifications.
• Consult with stakeholders on cost estimates and changes.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proficient in numeracy

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Autodesk DWG TrueView

Estimating systems

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to work in our head office Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 based in Sleaford.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and gather all necessary data to assist with the preparation of detailed quotations and proposals.
• Interpret client requirements to enable detailed quotations and proposals to be developed.
• Interpret and review design drawings, plans, and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Consult with engineers, architects, and contractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Raise and address RFI's as required.
• Obtain supply chain quotations as required.
• Compute costs by analysing labour, material, and time requirements.
• Working with operational team, price off-site and on-site preliminaries requirements.
• Work with Commercial Director to develop and maintain a database of cost-related information such as subcontractor quotes, material costs, and labour rates.
• Work with Commercial Director to investigate different estimating packages available in the marketplace.
• Prepare and present cost reports and forecasts to Commercial Director and other internal stakeholders.
• Identify risk and suggest proposals to address risk.
• Support Commercial Director and QS in pricing variations.
• Collate feedback on both successful and failed bids.

Key Competencies

• Qualifications sufficient to perform the job role (construction related degree).
• Minimum of 5 years-experience in this type of job role.
• Experience in the industrial sector and food & beverage sector, albeit this is non-essential if the candidate has experience of working in similar markets.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods and products.
• Experience of computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Autodesk DWG TrueView) and estimating systems.
• Proficient in numeracy.
• Problem solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Openness and honesty.
• Ability to work under pressure, and the capability to handle multiple tenders at once.
• Team player.
• Awareness of data confidentiality.
• Full driving licence.