Estimator

Made Employment Ltd; Verwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Made Employment Ltd in Verwood is supporting a well-established building contractor to recruit an Estimator. The role focuses on preparing costings for large construction projects, reading drawings, taking measurements, and delivering accurate tenders.

You will gather quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers, compile price lists, and present bids to clients. The position is based in Verwood, Monday to Friday, with onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Reading drawings and taking detailed measurements for tenders.
• Strong cost estimation for large construction projects.
• Proficient in MS Office for tender preparation and submission.

Responsibilities

• Reading drawings and completing measurements for tenders.
• Obtaining quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers within deadlines.
• Collating price lists and calculating materials, labour and prelims.
• Compiling tender submissions and presenting bids to clients.
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders and supporting negotiations.

Skills

Reading drawings

Detailed measurements

Tender preparation

Cost estimation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation support

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established leading building contractor, have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join their growing construction business. With offices based in Verwood, they provide accredited building services to clients throughout the corporate, commercial and public sectors.

We are looking for an Estimator with experience within the construction industry and calculating costs for large projects.

Duties to include:

• Reading drawings and completing detailed measurements for tenders
• Obtaining quotes for all scope requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers within a specified time frame
• Collating detailed price lists for everything needed on each tender
• Calculating the cost of materials, labour, and prelims for tendered scope
• Compiling tender submissions and issuing to potential clients in a timely manner
• Presenting bids to clients and answering their mid and post-tender queries
• Making use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, and Microsoft suite
• Attending meetings and site visits with potential clients
• Build, influence, and maintain relationships with key internal and external Stakeholders
• Lead and provide guidance and estimating expertise at Bid, Project, Commercial, and customer reviews and meetings and support negotiations

Requirements:

• Experience within a similar role within the building and construction industry - Estimating for large projects (£5M+)
• Good overall knowledge of the building industry
• Full Drivers Licence
• Confident with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and deal with multiple demands

This role is based in Verwood, Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm and onsite parking is available.