Estimator
Salford, Manchester
£40,000 - £48,000 DOE
My client based in Salford is looking for an Estimator, with 3 years minimum in fit-out and refurbishment experience.
The Company:
They are a new business that concentrates on and delivers construction refurbishments and fit outs, taking tried and tested formulas, shaking them up, then delivering for customer success. They design and create extraordinary spaces through their unique collaborative position with customers and partners. To deliver solutions sustainably, transparently and with integrity.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Taking off quantities from drawings for procurement/checking subcontractor applications/pricing variations
On-site measures
Involvement with subcontractor procurement and subcontractor procurement analysis
Assisting with tenders (measuring, issuing enquiries, meeting with supply chain, analysing returns)
Issue tender enquiries
Placing sub-contract orders
Placing purchase orders (e.g. labour, materials, preliminary items)
Managing sub-contract packages from procurement through to final account
Convene and attend sub-contractor meetings and internal meetings as required
Costing and agreeing variations Key attributes:
Be reliable, trustworthy and proactive, with an enthusiastic approach to work and learning, with good punctuation and attendance.
Have strong organisation and communication skills, with a methodical approach and a good attention to detail.
Be excellent in the use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
Understanding of recognised methods of measurement.
Appreciation of the various types of main contract procurement.
Have good knowledge of the various types of common forms of contract (JCT/NEC) and understand format and structure of contract / sub-contract agreements.
Have experience in using database and similar bespoke IT systems
Willingness to develop career.
Experience of working within a contracting business. Salary/Benefits Package
Competitive salary
Colleague incentive plan - company bonus
Company pension up to 8% matched
Healthcare cash plan with Westfield
Colleague referral scheme
25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays
Enhanced allocation of sick leave, dependant on length of service
Group life assurance, 4x annual salary
Extra days holiday on your birthday
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Critical Illness Cover If you are interested in this role, please contact Abbie Caswell on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
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