Estimator (Metal Roofing)

February 27, 2019 | Comments Off on Estimator (Metal Roofing)

Position: Estimator (Metal Roofing)

Location: West Kingsdown, Kent

Package: £50,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Perks

Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Purpose

  • The day to day preparation of cost estimates
  • To Analyse proposals and requirements
  • Offer support to other departments with regards to commercial/contractual issues, working closely with the Managing Estimator/Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Identifying labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
  • Computing costs by analysing labour, material and time requirements.
  • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analysing information.
  • Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  • Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Price proposal and checking Standard of Rates
  • Pricing projects as per scope of works proposals

Key Deliverables

  • To represent the company in a professional manner while carrying out your duties
  • To operate well as part of team, willing to speak up and take lead when required
  • To be proactive and have a determined approach to business
  • To always act in the best interests of the company
  • Develop a good understanding of internal systems and how they interlink
  • To be prepared to challenge and be challenged
  • Demonstrate the highest levels of financial compliance
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, good practice and policy
  • Demonstrate a commitment to effective team working

Experience/knowledge required

  • Proven main contractor experience working in a commercial and/or residential role on Metal Roofing contracts within the construction/social housing sector.
  • Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation including use of Schedule/Standard of Rates.
  • Commercial skills to maximise value recovery and control cost
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of contractual obligations under various forms of contracts
  • Excellent IT skills including the use of internal cost systems and particularly advanced in Excel.

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