Senior Estimator - Leeds
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- £50,000 per annum
- Posted
- 23 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2017
- Ref
- 1471050
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Position: Senior Estimator
Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent
Reporting to the Estimating Manager
PURPOSE
To ensure that incoming enquiries into the business for both Sale and Rental opportunities are dealt with in a professional, timely manner, are accurate in order to maximize the best margin or return possible for the business.
Main responsibilities
Review incoming enquiries, establishing the full scope of works, identifying both items of in-house manufacture and subcontract specialist services, liaising with Sales to resolve queries
Liaison with external suppliers and Subcontractors over identified services ensuring that the services that they are offering are compliant with our client needs, where not clearly identify and qualify.
Qualify bid with any necessary risk items and exclusions/qualifications.
Produce an accurate estimate of cost for each individual project from the estimate system/drawing and/or template creating and sourcing special non-standard prices and entering onto the system to develop the database for future use. Estimates created using Excel. Apply margins and ROI’s in accordance with the companies pricing policy.
Produce specification (Word) and presentational information to compliment the drawing and estimate.
Liaise with internal departments such as Purchasing, Development, Electrical over their relevant areas of work, as well as subcontractors for quotations for non in-house items
Attend in-house & external project meetings as necessary, to enable the successful and cost effective running of enquiries.
Be mindful of deadlines and achieve where possible but keep all involved informed of any delays.
Key factors for success (short-term, mid-term and long-term)
Success in a 6 months will include:
Functional estimator capable of pricing low and medium complexity projects
Success in 1 year will include:
Functional estimator capable of pricing low, medium and high complexity jobs
Success in 3 years will include:
Capable of becoming a lead role in complex jobs with potential to become a senior estimator
Job experience & skills requirements
Personal Characteristics
Good communication/presentation skills
Working well as a team and on own initiative when necessary
Capable of meeting deadlines
High level of drive, energy and initiative, entrepreneurial, proactive, focused, tenacious and committed, with high standards and achievement orientation
Good team player
Work Experience
Good numeracy and computer skills
Knowledge of materials/construction methods
Knowledge of Building Regulations & British Standards and how to apply them.
Experience within the System Building Market would be extremely useful
Some travel will be required
Has proven experience and ability to work effectively with internal and/or external customers.
Qualifications
Recognised building qualification ONC, HNC or degree would be an advantage
KEY SKILLS
Recognised building qualification ONC, HNC or degree, solid experience in a similar level role,
If you have further inquiries about this role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at: 02033717671
Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent
Reporting to the Estimating Manager
PURPOSE
To ensure that incoming enquiries into the business for both Sale and Rental opportunities are dealt with in a professional, timely manner, are accurate in order to maximize the best margin or return possible for the business.
Main responsibilities
Review incoming enquiries, establishing the full scope of works, identifying both items of in-house manufacture and subcontract specialist services, liaising with Sales to resolve queries
Liaison with external suppliers and Subcontractors over identified services ensuring that the services that they are offering are compliant with our client needs, where not clearly identify and qualify.
Qualify bid with any necessary risk items and exclusions/qualifications.
Produce an accurate estimate of cost for each individual project from the estimate system/drawing and/or template creating and sourcing special non-standard prices and entering onto the system to develop the database for future use. Estimates created using Excel. Apply margins and ROI’s in accordance with the companies pricing policy.
Produce specification (Word) and presentational information to compliment the drawing and estimate.
Liaise with internal departments such as Purchasing, Development, Electrical over their relevant areas of work, as well as subcontractors for quotations for non in-house items
Attend in-house & external project meetings as necessary, to enable the successful and cost effective running of enquiries.
Be mindful of deadlines and achieve where possible but keep all involved informed of any delays.
Key factors for success (short-term, mid-term and long-term)
Success in a 6 months will include:
Functional estimator capable of pricing low and medium complexity projects
Success in 1 year will include:
Functional estimator capable of pricing low, medium and high complexity jobs
Success in 3 years will include:
Capable of becoming a lead role in complex jobs with potential to become a senior estimator
Job experience & skills requirements
Personal Characteristics
Good communication/presentation skills
Working well as a team and on own initiative when necessary
Capable of meeting deadlines
High level of drive, energy and initiative, entrepreneurial, proactive, focused, tenacious and committed, with high standards and achievement orientation
Good team player
Work Experience
Good numeracy and computer skills
Knowledge of materials/construction methods
Knowledge of Building Regulations & British Standards and how to apply them.
Experience within the System Building Market would be extremely useful
Some travel will be required
Has proven experience and ability to work effectively with internal and/or external customers.
Qualifications
Recognised building qualification ONC, HNC or degree would be an advantage
KEY SKILLS
Recognised building qualification ONC, HNC or degree, solid experience in a similar level role,
If you have further inquiries about this role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at: 02033717671