Estimator - Drylining, Partitions & Externals

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Harlow
Salary
45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual + Plus Excellent Package
Posted
13 Jun 2017
Closes
11 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
My client is an award winning specialist in partitioning and drywall systems who work with leading blue chip clients across the UK. They are currently in the market to hire an Estimator who has experience in the drywall industry who can add value to the team.

This Estimator will be working on the Internals & Externals elements of projects up to a value of GBP5m typically, they are looking for somebody with significant construction estimating experience with a multi-disciplined partitioning and Dry Lining contractor or Facaes Contractor.

About The Role of Estimator

* The preparation, submission, and negotiation of tender proposals to enable the securing of potentially profitable work for the business unit by ensuring that bids are prepared in a timely manner, are attractive to our customers, and meet Astins business requirements.
* Seeking to improve competitiveness by innovative thinking.
* Engaging all disciplines into the work winning process.
* Preparation of prime cost estimates incorporating both standard and bespoke products
* Implementation of the 15 point Tender Process
* Liaison with bid managers, contractors and consultants
* Advice on specifications and budgets
* Measurement of quantity and scope for each bid
* Preparation of prime cost estimates
* Completion of fully considered tenders at settlement stage
* Advice on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin
* Preparation of indicative programme to accompany bid
* In conjunction with marketing/business development function prepare bid submissions
* Follow up with client to reach a positive conclusion
* Successful post tender negotiations
* Live and breath health and safety, according to Company procedure

About The Candidate

* Logical and well organised with ability to prioritise
* Numerate and accurate
* Fanatical attention to detail
* Presentation skills - written and verbal
* Positive response to pressure
* Technically competent in the estimating process
* Supportive of the introduction of the latest in-house IT software systems to ensure high speed communication is maintained
* Thorough understanding of the Building and Construction industry
* Efficient in the use of planning software Excel and Word
* Understanding of the 15 point Tender Process and pricing schedules
* Customer focused
* Based in a commutable distance to Harlow
* On-site experience
* Professionally qualified with a degree preferably in a construction related discipline or equivalent proven ability and experience in similar role.

If your looking for a new opportunity and one to join one of the UK's most well-established contractors in the market, please for your CV for the Estimator - Drylining & Partitions to Carl Tipping for review