Estimator

A modernised steel fabricator company are seeking an Estimator to join a friendly manufacturing team of 80 in Bedford.

The Estimator Role

The company undertake a wide variety of projects ranging from multi-million-pound developments and regeneration projects to smaller-scale creative new builds and commercial ventures.

The incoming estimator will ensure tender bids are processed, completed & returned in a complete & accurate manner, within the timeframe requested by the client.

Other duties include-

• Review drawings & Tender information
• Establish if the project is appropriate for the business
• Record and log tender information
• Collate information from enquiries received and prepare tender bids
• Check through tender documents to ensure proposed contract terms are acceptable to the business
• Preparing accurate take-offs of all applicable work from drawings. (Manually or using take off software)
• Liaise with internal departments to understand and interpret tender requirements
• Obtaining material prices from suppliers based on contract specifications
• Produce cost sheets for all items of work
• Produce cost breakdowns/ summary
• Produce a job cost budget for the project
• Produce a written quotation
• Attending client meetings
• Developing relationships with key clients
• Attend post tender meetings with clients
• Negotiate final tender sum with clients
• Check through PSI (Project specific instruction) & Contract documents to ensure contract information & terms reflect the tender documents & remain acceptable to the business
• Allocate contract number and update sales ledgers
• Review position statement
• Preparing handover documents for the projects team
• Keeping all records and database up to date
• Arrange and chair project handover meeting
• Attend client pre start meeting

The Estimator

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in estimating, ideally from an architectural or structural steel background (minimum 5 years), along with the following;

• Experience in preparing tenders and take-offs from construction drawings
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Excellent IT and computer skills, predominantly Microsoft Office suite
• Professional telephone skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Well organised with excellent time management
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
• A valid UK Driving license

In Return?

• £45,000 - £55,000
• Monday to Friday 8am- 5.30pm
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free parking onsite
• Company laptop
• Enjoyable working environment
• Pension

If you are an experienced estimator seeking an exciting opportunity, please contact Gemma Hughes at Brandon James.

Ref: GH18505

Estimator / Estimating / Metal Fabrication / Tenders / BIDS / Cost Planning / Brandon James