Estimator

Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Salary
£55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted
28 Jan 2018
Closes
25 Feb 2018
Ref
00078515
Contact
Recruitment Genius Ltd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Situated in Portsmouth, this company has over 28 years of experience across the country within the construction industry. They pride themselves with the professional service they provide to the client and their design team.

Their main core business is that of Main Contractor and they are capable of carrying out all types of Building Construction including Major or Minor Refurbishments, New Build and Major Extensions. There is no one particular sector they are involved in as they do work for the commercial, council's and private sectors.

Responsibilities and Duties
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for the preparation of their tender submissions in their entirety or as part of a team dependent on the particular requirements of the bid. You will also liaise with, consultants and client's representatives. You will be responsible for production of high quality bids.

Qualifications and Skills
- Have knowledge and experience and have experience as an estimator or QS
- Have good skills in mathematics
- Have good skills in IT (Must include previous estimating software experience - They currently use Causeway)
- Be able to create good written submissions supporting their priced bids
- Be methodical, well organised & be able to work to deadlines
- Be able to work as part of a team and coordinate the activities of that team for any tender you are involved in
- Have high attention to detail
- Have awareness of safety and health issues
- Have good customer service skills and be able to convey a professional image that reflects the values of the business
- Be adaptable, self-motivated and able to work in a demanding and dynamic environment with shifting deadlines and priorities

Benefits
- Phone, data card, laptop
- 20 days holidays + bank holiday.
- Continuous training at the companies cost
- Pension scheme
- Discretionary Bonus-based on specific and company performance