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Estimator

ESTIMATOR

MANCHESTER

MAIN CONTRACTOR - NEW BUILD (INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL)

 

About the company

You will be working for a Tier 1 main contractor that specialises in Commercial, Industrial & Logistics build. As an Estimator, you will be working as part of the commercial team in the Manchester office.

 

About the role

As an Estimator, you will be working with a team of Senior Estimators & The Estimating Manager. You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring costs remain in line with forecasts  
• Preparing quantities and bringing the bids together
• Calculating the cost of materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire  
• Obtaining quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers 
• Collating detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project  
• Preparing tenders for schemes ranging in value from £20M - £45M
• Undertake estimates in accordance with procedures
• Maintain tender estimate file
• Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
• Assessing and adhering to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements 
• Liaising with others including Construction Managers, Planners, and Design Managers  
• Presenting bids to clients and answering their questions  
• Completing work quality submissions  
• ​Preparing and submitting quotations for work 
• To work to the Company’s quality standards and performance criteria 
• Co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided, always taking reasonable care of personal and other people’s health and safety 
• Any other duties consistent with the role of Estimator as may be required from time to time 

 

About you

To successfully apply for this role, you will have the following:

• Experience of working on Industrial/Logistics projects (preferred)
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field
• Ambition and drive with a self-motivating personality & proactive approach  
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written  
• Good organisational skills  
• The ability to work to strict deadlines  
• Good negotiation skills  
• The ability to work on your own initiative  
• UK driving licence & vehicle (non essential)

 

About the rewards

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary (DOE) + car allowance
• Pension scheme with 6% employee contributions
• 25 days holiday + BH (loyalty service scheme)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance cover
• Early finish Fridays
• Annual parties & events
• Regular team building activities
• Monthly breakfast team mornings!

Location: Manchester | Salary: £50000 - £70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 09/02/2024