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A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Estimator for construction projects. Responsibilities include accurate project cost calculations, coordination with sales, and managing essential documentation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management and strong negotiation and communication skills.
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Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.
Our client has the following post:-
Job Specific
§ Responsible for calculating accurately the costings of projects to enable the sales team to win and deliver projects on time and in budget.
§ Responsible for budgeting, building and checking schedules of rates and approximating build costs.
§ Responsible for attending pre-budget meetings and site visits to help with setting costs.
§ Responsible for co-ordinating with the sales team on any new and upcoming projects to that they are scheduled way in advance to optimize best costing practices.
§ Reporting any concerns that may negatively impact projected costs and time estimates.
§ Do appropriate checks to make sure that take off is done correctly
§ Oversee handover from bid to execution with other teams and stakeholders in business.
§ Provide and manage all relevant documentation including quotes, presentations, information and data, all within GDPR and corporate governance.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
§ Degree or sufficient experience in construction management, civil engineering, estimating or similar.
§ Full UK Driving License, preferably clean.
§ Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.
§ Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point
§ A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.
§ Good accurate record keeper, excellent organisational and time-management skills.
§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
§ Commercial awareness and eye for detail; ability to estimate without scope for financial error.
§ Flexibility to accept and manage change.
§ Knowledge of similar products, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.
§ Five plus years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar roles.
§ Experience in commercial building projects and knowledge of construction methods and technologies.
Personal Attributes · Humble & Hungry · Persistent · Strong Emotional Intelligence, good team player · Flexible approach as priorities can change · Consistent & Reliable performer
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Are you a driver with a car?
Do you live within a 20 mile radius to Reading, berks
Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri
Experience:
Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point: 2 years (required)
ability to estimate without scope for financial error.: 3 years (required)
Knowledge of, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.: 2 years (required)
construction management, civil engineering, estimating: 3 years (required)