Estimator – Intermediate Level
Estimator – Intermediate Level
Chichester, West Sussex
Salary up to £45,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Flexible Home Working
Blaymires Recruitment is representing a respected main contractor based in Chichester who is searching for an intermediate level Estimator to join the business.
The company has been running since the mid-1980s and has built a reputation as a friendly, trustworthy and reliable award-winning business who undertakes high-end residential and care home projects across the South.
They are now looking for an intermediate level Estimator to join the company and will consider an existing Estimator or Assistant Estimator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking to progress into a full-time Estimating role. For assistant level candidates ongoing training and development will be on offer.
Job Purpose
Production of competitive quotations for a wide range of construction projects from initial client meetings through to client negotiations and hand-over to the Contracts Team. Establish what the client wants, research materials where necessary. Obtain quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors and translate this into a package for the client.
Pre-Contract Stage
- Create quantity take off based on tender drawings/documents
- Liaise with Consultants/Architects regarding ambiguities, contract work scope and seek clarifications
- Send Enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers. Create a visible list with who has been chosen for the job
- Analyse and compare quotations received and clarify exclusions/qualifications or discrepancies
- Complete tender on time and accurately
- Create draft programme of the works and a payment schedule if required
- Handover to Contracts Managers
Contract Stage
- Negotiate discounts with the main sub-contractors.
- Place P.O. and inform all sub-contractors of draft programme
- Visit site as and when required to monitor progress. Prepare and agree payments applications/valuations – claim against value of work done for measured works so that payment is received on time to achieve a healthy cash-flow
- Prepare and compile variation claim documents
- Analyse and recommend subcontract payment application based on actual progress and quote submitted during pre-contract stage
- Attend progress meetings and provide updates to client with projection of costs as required
On Offer
- Salary £45,000
- Car Allowance £5000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Work from home
- Workplace pension scheme
If would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on 02380 972 394 / 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk
