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Assistant Estimator

May 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator
East London
£30K + Package


Our client, a construction and refurbishment company based in East London, specialising in residential & commercial sector build, are looking for a brand new Estimator to join their team.

You will work alongside the Estimator to produce priced tenders that are accurate, clearly detailed, competitive and returned within deadlines through co-operation with the pre-construction team. Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations and provide clearly identified price build-ups to the Contract team.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

  • Carefully inspect tender documentation. Analyse exact requirements and identify areas that have implications to our business, i.e. a contractual requirement may be onerous.
  • Oversee or complete the quote analysis comparison and make selection for inclusion in priced tender.
  • Assess individual rates and prices, amend, create new or insert from material and subcontract quotes.
  • Discuss construction sequence of project with Contracts Managers to enable a proposed construction period to be determined.
  • Prepare tender build-ups and arrange a meeting with the Pre-Construction Manager, Operation team and Business Manager or Director to adjudicate the price prior to tender submission.
  • Carry out adjustments to tenders and complete tender documentation for submission by the due date.
  • Provide support to other estimators in pricing tenders and providing budget costing.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Previous experience of working as an Estimator for a main contractor preferred but not essential.
  • Attention to detail
  • A methodical approach to work
  • Commercial awareness
  • Teamworking, relationship-building and influencing skills
  • Negotiation skills

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

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