Estimator

Experienced estimator required for respected, established regional building contractor

Your new company
My client is a respected local contractor who have been providing customers with a high level of service for over 50 years across the south-west. As a result of increased workload and imminent retirement of existing staff, they are now looking to take on a competent and organised estimator to join the team and contribute to the further development of the business.

Services include new build, extension, renovation of industrial, commercial, educational and residential projects up to £10m in value. Much of their business comes from repeat customers who return time and again because of the very high standards of build and customer care they know they will receive. The company also works in close collaboration with local subcontractors and suppliers in order to support local business and reduce the effects of the operations on the environment.

Your new role
Based from their offices on the outskirts of Exeter (with the opportunity to work remotely if required), your new role will involve:

• Researching materials, equipment and labour costs
• Gathering quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Assessing the levels of risk on a project
• Analysing company data, exchange rates and prices using software packages.
• Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
• Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting buying activities.
• Monitoring the stages of a project to make sure that costs are kept in line with forecasts.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a self-starters, with good forward planning skills and the ability to make sensible judgements in relation to budget costs from limited information. As an estimator, you will be working closely with other professionals including construction managers, planners and design teams, so team working skills are also essential. You should also have experience using estimating software such as ConQuest or Causeway.


What you'll get in return
The company is able to offer long-term commitment - many of their staff have been with the business for over 20 years - and the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging and stimulating building projects, meaning no one day will ever be the same. They are also offering a competitive salary and package, negotiable dependent on experience and skills fit.


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