Estimator

Estimator
North London
£55K - £60K + Package
Property Maintenance

Our client are a large Contractor, based in North London offering innovative, high quality refurbishment to Social Housing projects.

They provide a tailored service to their clients on interior and exterior projects and are proud of the level of service their clients receive and as such are looking for an individual that pays attention to detail and takes pride in their work.

My client are actively on the lookout for an Estimator who has previous experience of working in a social housing refurbishment environment on major planned works projects.

The Role:

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

• Ensure the contractors HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Manage the coordination and preparation of tender documentation.
• Develop awareness of client's processes and procedures for bid evaluation.
• Effectively plan tender documentation and pricing information.
• Prepare tenders from architect's drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client.
• Understand business development and the bidding market place including competitor environment and market forces (regional variation).
• Attend meetings such and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.
• Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors.
• Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.

Essential Qualifications:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience within a social housing refurbishment environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
• Good data interrogation skills
• Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.
• Working knowledge of marketing and economic factors.
• Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
• Good legal/contractual knowledge
• Valid driving licence

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