Estimator

Job Description

Estimator\nPortsmouth, Hampshire\nSalary up to £75,000 + Car Allowance £5,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking\n\nBlaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based in Portsmouth who is searching for an Estimator to join the team.\n\nThe company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £2M.\n\nThe company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its Portsmouth estimating team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.\n\nResponsibilities of the Estimator:\n\n * Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.\n\n * Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.\n\n * Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.\n\n * Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders.\n\n * Identify labour, material, and time requirements.\n\n * Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.\n\n * Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.\n\n * Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.\n\nRequirements of the Estimator:\n\n * Refurbishment or fit-out experience.\n\n * Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.\n\n * Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.\n\n * You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.\n\nOn Offer for the Estimator:\n\n * Salary up to £75,000.\n\n * Car Allowance £5,000.\n\n * 25 Days Holiday.\n\n * Professional Working Environment.\n\n * Ongoing Training and Development.\n\n * Opportunity for progression.\n\n * Free Parking.\n\nIf you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment