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Senior Estimator

Employer
Hays Building
Location
Bedford
Salary
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum + Car
Closing date
1 Mar 2019

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Job position
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
QS / Cost consultant

Job Details

Senior Sales Estimator
Nr Bedford
Salary Guide: c. £40,000 + Bonus + Other Generous Benefits

Our client is a multi-specialist Plc with a turnover in excess of £100m.
They are recruiting a Roofing Estimator with ideally flat roofing and 'hot melt' experience.
Relevant construction industry experience is essential as the successful candidate will need to 'hit the ground running' due to new business gains.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:-

* Enter and record new tenders onto the system
* Provide Bill of quantities where required - using the Callidus Machine
* To negotiate the best price with suppliers
* To formulate and submit tenders
* Chase outstanding tenders via the calendar system
* Identify opportunities for new business through knowledge of industry.
* Provide general office support primarily by answering calls.
* On occasions provide site support to client in the form of pre-tender / pre- start meetings.
* To be responsible for personal Health & Safety and to notify appropriate parties of any issues.
* To work to and uphold the principles of the company Quality Management System
* To set up new project file with details of materials, where to order from and agreed price for the contract.
* To assist and supervise Sales Estimators by providing pricing and negotiation guidance.
Responsible for 'leading by example' in compiling lump sum / re-measure quotations by providing accurate, competitive and well-presented tenders.


Knowledge Required:-

* Ability to read and understand tenders
* Ability to read and interpret drawings
* Understanding of flooring and materials
* Understanding of the mechanics of flooring
* Knowledge of the industry and what projects are where
* Competitive knowledge
* Use of Callidus Machine


Key Skills:-

* Numerate
* Articulate
* Good Interpersonal skills
* Good IT skills
* Ability to multi-task
* Team Player
* Attention to detail
* Driver
* Ability to work under pressure
* Work on own initiative



What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Company Profile

Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.

We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.

Visit hays.co.uk for more information.

 

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