Estimator
- Employer
- Hays Building
- Location
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 20 Apr 2021
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- Job position
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Function
- QS / Cost consultant
Job Details
Estimator - Construction - Negotiable salary
Your new company
Working for one of the UK's leading contractors specialising in roof, glazing and cladding. Working on some of the largest projects throughout the UK
Your new role
You will be joining an established estimating team reporting into the estimating manager.
Projects can range in value from £500k to £38m
Main Duties:
- Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
- Keep existing contracts up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client.
- Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
- Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation.
- Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients.
- Work with contracts manager and design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
- Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client.
- Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline.
- Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience working in an estimating role, ideally with experience in either: roofing, glazing or cladding
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and package
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 now.
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.
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Company
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.
- Website
- http://www.hays.com/
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