Our client, a growing specialist fit-out and refurbishment contractor in London are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join their busy team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is committed to delivering spaces that transform lives across London and the South East of England. As an Estimator for our client, no two projects will be the same as they deal with both old and new constructions.
As an Estimator your role will involve:
- Attending sites to estimate
- Accurately review tender documents and drawings, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation as per SLA’s
- Attending pre-contract meetings and liaising with the Projects team
- Monitoring site activity and variations
- Managing multiple projects at a time
- Establishing and building good relationships with clients
- Prepare prices and forecasts for the project
- Source construction and specialist materials cost as required.
- Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
- Procure contractors and/or subcontractors who will work on the construction of the project
- Measure and value the work done on-site
- Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as surveyors, loss adjusters, site engineers etc.
To be considered for the Estimator role you must have:
- Minimum 3 years experience as an Estimator
- Insurance industry experience ideally
- Commercial industry experience essential
- Effective time management skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn how to use specialist software.
- Possess high attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to identify missing items within specifications or drawings
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Experience managing multiple jobs at one time
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as, part of a team
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Working hours:
As an Estimator, you’ll be offered a flexible working schedule
Our client is offering the successful individual:
- £60,000 - £90,000 per annum (depending on the level of experience)
- Company pension
- Healthcare
Due to the high amounts of applications if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
This job has been posted by GCB Agency Recruitment Ltd who is acting as the Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, working on behalf of their client who is confidential at this stage.