Estimator

Job Description

About our client: Our client is a long-established Main Contractor whose main discipline is refurbishment and new build Social Housing. Their reputation speaks for itself being voted winners of the building contractor and house builder of the year awards in 2022.The role is full time in the Llantwit office with option for Hybrid after 1 year, plus the occasional sight visit (expenses covered). Their area of operation is predominantly South Wales and have a secured workload for 2023/24 including housing developmentsin Caerphilly, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, and the Vale of Glamorgan.Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in the company’s tendering process.
• Remain abreast of current market prices for materials and services, obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare comprehensive and professional tender submissions, ensuring timely submission.
• Identify cost saving opportunities during the estimation process.
• Preparation of accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for tenders and projects.
• Development of schedule of rates by using expert knowledge of the industry.
• specifications, and related documents to accurately estimate cost of materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor services required for each project.
• Conduct detailed quantity take offs and measurements from drawings and other project documents.
• Build relationships with subcontractors to obtain reliable and accurate estimates.
• Obtain and compare alternative subcontractor quotes to get the most economically advantageous quote for tenders.
• Accurately analysis project plans,

Addditonal:

• Support Commercial director and site managers when required and attend meetings with clients, architects, M&E engineers, and subcontractors to gather project specific information.
• Maintain accurate and organised documentation relating to cost estimates, tender submissions, and historical project data. Provide reports to directors on objectives and progress against annual targets, and tender submission feedback.
• Conduct post project cost analysis to compare estimated costs with actual costs incurred during construction process and report back to management with issues and variations incurred.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure accurate and up to date information is considered.
• Actively collaborate with other team members as and when required across all departments.
• Stay updated with the latest industry standards, and software to encourage continual improvement and productivity.
• Assist quality manager in exploring new business opportunities and PQQs
• Supply chain engagement and investment in new subcontractors
• Engage with site and develop knowledge building processes.

ExperienceThe ideal will possess -

• Experience of social housing (new build and refurbishment)
• Experience of estimating in a similar role
• Relevant HNC, Diploma, degree or equivalent in Construction or related discipline (preference not necessary)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set targets and deadlines.
• The ability to read and understand architectural and mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong desire to succeed and work independently

If you are experienced estimator with a passion for social housing development please submit your CV.