Estimator

Posted 19/06/2024 by Impact Recruitment Services

Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary/Rate:
£25,000 - £30,000/annum

Estimator
Permanent
Full Time (08.30 - 17.00)
Office-based
Northampton
Flex on £

Our client, one of the UK's leading Quantity Surveying and Estimating firms, are looking for a full time
estimator to work from their Northamptonshire office. The firm has grown rapidly over the past few
years through innovation and customer service and we have got significant growth plans
over the coming years. We are an enthusiastic and dynamic team who can offer great career
progression in a fun working environment. We are looking for a candidate who is driven,
hardworking, motivated and is looking to progress their professional career within an exciting
new role. The role is an office-based role, and the main function will be to carry out take offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base which includes contractors, sub-contractors, developers, and private clients.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Intermediate Estimator:

  • To set up Estimating Files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper
  • completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
  • To complete and maintain archives.
  • Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and
  • subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
  • To chase supplier, sub-contractor, and manufacturer quotations
  • To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
  • To complete estimating tasks independently
  • To answer incoming telephones, taking message or re-directing as appropriate.
  • To undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required
  • from time to time.
  • To provide support and assistance to colleagues, and accounts team in peak

Key experience and skills required for the Intermediate Estimator:

  • Possible PQS/main contractor background.
  • Possible main contractor background.
  • Experience in a similar estimating role
  • Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects.
  • Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
  • Conversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
  • Team player looking to work in a small local consultancy firm
  • Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working
  • relationships
  • Preferable to have relevant estimator qualifications
  • Ability to control numerous projects at any one time
  • Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and
  • colleagu

Impact Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours, your application is unsuccessful. Thank you.
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Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
VCJEst_1718815088
Job ID:
221860398
Applications:
Less than 10

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