Estimator in Caerphilly

Energy Jobline CVL; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Company phone

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator in Caerphilly to support a renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment. The role focuses on estimating costs, performing site surveys, and offering value-engineering ideas to optimise bids and project outcomes.

You will take off drawings, negotiate with customers, and coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to keep prices current. You will also handle incoming enquiries and oversee the handover from Sales to Contracts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Estimating.
• Experience with large contractors.
• Experience of construction processes (variations, mobilisation costs, retentions).
• Ability to take off drawings.
• Experience working with a team for Sales to Contracts handover.
• Ability to carry out costing reviews after a job.

Responsibilities

• Estimating.
• Site surveys.
• Value-engineering to customers.
• Take off drawings (measuring fence lines and gate sizes).
• Negotiating with customers.
• Liaising with purchasing to ensure prices are up to date.
• Liaising with suppliers for prices.
• Taking incoming enquiry calls.
• Take ownership of the handover process.

Skills

Estimating

Site surveys

Value engineering

Take-off drawings

Negotiation

Purchasing liaison

Supplier liaison

Inquiries handling

Handover process

Job description

Estimator

Caerphilly

28520/612

£30,000 - £40,000 plus company car and other benefits

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary of £30,000 - £40,000
• Company car / car allowance
• Company phone
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme

A renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment, with a long-standing reputation and presence, is embarking on an exciting new programme of development. To support this growth, they are seeking an Estimator

Role & Responsibilities:

• Estimating
• Site Surveys
• Offering Value-engineering to customers
• Take off drawings (measuring fence lines and gate sizes)
• Negotiating with customers
• Liaising with purchasing department to ensure prices are up to date
• Liaising with suppliers for prices
• Taking incoming enquiry calls
• Take ownership of the handover process

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience of Estimating
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with large contractors
• Experience of construction processes. i.e. instructions, variations, mobilisation costs and retentions
• Ability to take off drawings
• Experience of working within a team to ensure a full handover from Sales to Contracts
• Ability to carry out costing reviews upon completion of a job

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