Estimator
| Posting date: | 25 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2025 |
| Location: | Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP11 3AG |
| Company: | The Recruitment Co |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH25765_1740476026 |
Summary
Job Title: Estimator
Location: Blackwood
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Days regular Monday - Friday
Here at The Recruitment Co, we are currently recruiting an Estimator to work for a company based in Blackwood.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF ROLE
Delivery of the estimating process to provide accurate specifications, project costings/prices and bill of materials across a wide spectrum of projects. Ensure the contract service level agreements (SLAs) relating to quotations are met in full. Provide accurate bill of materials to our own in-house team to ensure all tools, plant and materials are available in advance of any project commencement date. Meet with new and existing customers to create specifications and conduct detailed site surveys. Compilation of a project pack that will contain all health and safety considerations and site restrictions. Input to project specific documentation and planning. Maximise customer satisfaction and company profit.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Quotation compilation for incoming work from existing/prospective clients. Ensure all works are responded to within set SLAs.
- 1.Time to provide estimates.
- 2. Estimates to be completed on a standard template.
- 3. Return visits required due to snagging issues.
- Deliver the quotation process from site survey, compilation and quote delivery. Ensure quotations accurate and in line with expected profit margins. Analyse drawings and professional specification.
- Work with new and existing contractors to create specifications and quotations. Ensure both are accurate and aligned to customer requirements.
- Bill of material production. Ensure that all materials, tools, equipment and plant are ordered in advance of project commencement.
- Proactive customer contact to maintain contract. Clear communication to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
- Support department leaders to deliver new business opportunities by attending customer meetings and providing exceptional service.
Required Experience
- Knowledge of relevant business operating systems (Sage 200) (preferred)
- CAD experience
- Experienced estimator of construction works
- CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS or greater Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Effective communicator
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Effective decision maker
- Computer literate, competent Excel user
If you are interested in this role please apply now!
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