Estimator

Real Recruitment Solutions; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Recruitment Solutions is recruiting an enthusiastic Building Estimator for their Wimborne office. The role involves pricing enquiries up to £5M and working closely with Senior Estimators to deliver complete tender returns.

Ideal candidates will have construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders. Knowledge of estimating software and 2D/3D drawings is desirable. The position offers a solid career path in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction field.
• HNC or above desirable but not essential.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to manage multiple tenders and a busy workload.
• Able to understand 2D and 3D drawings.
• Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Price enquiries up to £5M and ensure a complete tender return.
• Collaborate with Senior Estimators to deliver accurate tenders.
• Process enquiries from small works up to £5M and ensure timely, correct pricing.
• Use Estimating software to produce detailed estimates for the team.
• Present tender bids for adjudication.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication

Tender management

2D/3D drawings

Self-motivation

Education

HNC+

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

SMM7/NRM

Job description

JOB: Estimator

SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000 plus package

LOCATION: Wimborne

Our client based in Wimborne is a leading Construction Contractor a comprehensive service, successfully delivering a wide range of projects across all sectors. They undertake new build and refurbishment works for their clients by traditional, design & build and partnering procurement methods.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an enthusiastic, commercially minded Building Estimator to join their team.

THE ROLE OF ESTIMATOR:

Based from their lovely offices in Wimborne and working in close conjunction with our Senior Estimators, the successful candidate will be undertaking all aspects of pricing enquiries up to £5M

• Working alongside other Estimators to ensure a complete tender return.
• Processing enquiries from small works up to £5 million and ensuring these are returned on time and at the right price.
• Using Estimating software to produce detailed estimates that can be used staff throughout the job.
• Being able to present tender bids for adjudication.
• Producing RFIs from tender information for clients' professional teams.

ARE YOU AN ESTIMATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Experienced in the field of construction.
• A HNC or above is desirable but not essential.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Able to manage a busy workload and several tenders at once.
• Be dynamic, innovative, and able to work on one's own initiative.
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to understand 2D and 3D drawings.
• Good working knowledge of SMM7/NRM.
• Knowledge of estimating software package and Microsoft Project (or similar programmes) would be desirable.

Based out of their office in Wimborne, an excellent package is offered with genuine career prospects for the position of Estimator.

Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union.