
Estimator (Build) – Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Permanent @FBR Construction Recruitment posted 2 weeks ago in Building Contractors Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 8603
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Package £5.2k C/A, pension, flexi-hybrid
Job Description
Estimator (Build) Required. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Building Estimator based in Dorset. Our build contractor client is a successful construction contractor that provides construction services to a range of clients. This company is currently experiencing a period of growth and is looking to take on an Estimator to join them in their busy office to work on new builds and refurbishment projects with values ranging between £250,000 to around £10 million typically on schools, social housing schemes and commercial builds.
Main Purpose of Job:
- To carry out estimates / tender submissions to all enquiries and produce competitively priced tenders taking account of properly researched costs and contingencies.
- Undertake some valuation and surveying duties on selected projects to ensure the project and works are profitably and competitively managed.
- Visits potential clients, surveys work and produces priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available using their own in-house software to produce well-presented and competitive tenders / quotes / bids.
- Ensuring quotes are turned around in a timely fashion and we meet all promised return dates. Manage visits to survey works requirements on site.
- Carry out a Tender Adjudication with at least one director before any tender is submitted.
Estimating:
- Working alongside their Sales Director and commercial team.
- Process enquiries from small works up to £10 million and ensure these are returned on time and at the right price.
- Visits potential clients, survey work and produce priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available once we win the work.
- Obtain prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Undertake valuation and surveying duties on selected projects to ensure works priced include all foreseeable costs whilst maintaining the competitiveness of the company.
- Increase diversity of subcontract usage.
- Bring in new range of suppliers/subcontracts for enquiries.
Responsible For:
- Tender Evaluation.
- Obtaining Sub-contractor tenders.
- Preparation of pricing.
- Identifying sub-contractor requirements.
- Preparation of tenders for evaluation by Estimating Manager.
On offer is an competitive salary package including a genuine and achievable bonus scheme with genuine career progression for the right person working with one of the longest standing build contractors in Dorset with a rich pedigree in build quality, service and repeat business.
Apply Now:
If you are interested in this role, please contact Mark on 023 8033 2438 or 07795 451261 or send an updated CV to