A leading groundworks company in the South East is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Estimator to join their preconstruction team. Their clients include Tier One Main Contractors, who return to them again and again for the early works of their construction projects which includes drainage, groundworks, landscaping and roads. These projects fall primarily within the residential, education and commercial sectors, ranging from £100,000 to £30m. With a move to a new office on the horizon, a competitive financial package and a clear progression pathway to Senior Estimator, this is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career as an Estimator.
Job Responsibilities:
Knowledge of building regulations and current H&S regulations
Preparing quotations and tender returns
Researching material, plant and labour costs
Interpret drawings and construction materials to propose and double check estimates
Liaising with and appointing suppliers
Ongoing tracking of project costs and variations against budget
Preparing interim & contract valuations
Interfacing with clients throughout project duration, attending meetings, networking
Populating bills of quantities/producing take offs
Responsible for the financial and technical aspects of contracts including procurement, invoicing and payment to ensure optimum cash flow and profitability
Prepare tenders by measuring and calculating rates for estimating and ensure all work issued have labour targets to return agreed performance
Manage the contract accounting and control cost information
Develop and maintain relationships with our team, customers and suppliers
Ensuring productivity targets are agreed and issued before contract start
Managing the billing process to minimise capital usage