Estimator
| Posting date: | 24 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £5400 car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2024 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1QU |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESTCARPRE_1721836607 |
Summary
Estimator
Fawkes & Reece Recruitment are working with a prominent Civil Engineering contractor that specialises in Highways repair and Bridge repair.
They are seeking an Estimator to join their team in Wakefield to be involved in various projects, including;
Bridge expansion joints, bridge deck waterproofing, bridge bearings, and concrete repairs.
The Estimator's role is an exciting role to support the commercial function and will be pivotal in assisting the Company to secure new business.
We would love to hear from you if you have a similar role within Highways / Civils, or perhaps work in another area of Construction where your estimating role covers complete structures.
This role is for a hard-working, logically minded motivated individual. This is the perfect way to boost your career opportunities and a great chance to join a fantastic team.
Responsibilities: Estimator
Estimating architectural metalwork, secondary steelwork and structural steel.
- Reading civil engineering design drawings
- Material takes off's and tender summaries
- Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating
- Preparing quotations to meet deadlines
- Drafting detailed quotation
- Liaising with clients to discuss the tender submissions
- Quantifying material take offs and producing costs analysis for clients and the management team.
- Monthly job costing forecasts and analysis
- Attending client meetings and occasional site visits
- Assisting with monthly applications and final accounts
- Working with other departments
Person Profile: Estimator
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner - can communicate effectively, efficiently and professionally to all customers
- A logical thought process to resolve queries
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Ability to work on own, demonstrating drive and initiative
- Team player, willing to share ideas and techniques with other team colleagues to improve the business
- Knowledge of the construction sector is desirable, but not essential.
- Previous sales coordination or similar experience preferred
Remuneration: Estimator
- £40,000 - £50,000 base salary
- £5400 car allowance
- Hybrid working
- 22 holidays + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance
- Private Health Care
- Perkbox Employee Benefits
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, Increasing with Length of Service
- Free on Site Parking
If you want to hear more about this Estimator role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV
Or contact Dan Morrison in our Bolton Office on 07887 685 035