Estimator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Blackpool
Salary
35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual + benefits
Posted
19 Mar 2021
Closes
16 Apr 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client based in Blackpool was formed over 90 years ago and has gained a reputation for delivering high quality construction projects from their offices in Blackpool, Manchester and York. Their sectors include education, health, commercial, industrial, heritage and leisure.

Salary - GBP35k to GBP45k DOE

The Role:
We are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to carry out competitive tendering to secure new contracts in various sectors with typical project values varying from, but not limited to, GBP150K - GBP4Million. This role is office based in Blackpool and will require site visits around the North West, however, we are flexible regarding home working given the right candidate.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: -
The successful Management of tender documentation from initial enquiry stage to settlement
To read and interpret tender documentation, specifications and drawings
To compile both subcontract and material enquiries
To abstract quantities for enquiries and pricing
The evaluation of Sub-contractors and material quotations
To highlight potential contractual implications
The training & supervision of junior members of staff
To liaise with sub-contractors, suppliers and all Company departments

Key Requirements:
Knowledge of tendering procedures/contract conditions
Knowledge of construction industry
Knowledge of pricing from "first principles"
Adaptability to respond quickly to changes in legislation
To provide accurate and timely information
Make decisions whilst working under pressure
Computer literate
Experience of Conquest estimating software is advantageous but not essential

Attributes:
The personal qualities and competencies required are: -
Team player
Effective communicator
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work to deadlines
Organised and methodical in approach
Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative

Salary will be set depending on the skills and competencies of the successful candidate as outlined at interview.

please apply on-line for this role or contact Criag Williams at Bamford Contract Services on (phone number removed).

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