Estimator

My client is a long established, small but busy construction company based near Witham operating across all key markets, specialising in Healthcare and Education. They have a long-standing relationship with the NHS and are a fully certified BM Trada contractor offering supply, installation and maintenance of fire doors. They are now keen to recruit a Construction Estimator with experience in commercial projects who has worked for a main contractor.

The role:

Deal with all incoming quotes through Multi Quote - logging, compiling and returning within short deadlines.
Actively search tender portals for new opportunities and liaise with the commercial team and sub-contractors to compile and return the packages.
Assist the project manager in compiling quotes for projects, some will involve attending site meetings at various locations.
Price projects for clients and send quotations.
Source prices/Quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors.
Assist in forming good relations with clients
Monitor project costs.
Assist with project variations.
Identify areas to improve margin.
Support other members of the commercial team. What's required:

Must have previous experience working as a Construction Estimator/QS working for a main contractor
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, managing own project workload.
Experience of commercial projects is essential ideally for the NHS
Must be proactive and responsive able to work to tight deadlines
Experience using tender portals i.e: Multi Quote, Proactis, Contracts Finder etc.
Previous experience in compiling tender packages and PQQ's.
Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel.
A knowledge and understanding of building and construction industry is essential.
Due to location a full UK Driving License is essential What's on offer:

Salary circa £48,000
Hours 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Fantastic working environment
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Free parking