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Estimator

Location - Wootton Bassett

Salary - £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience

Free parking, 22 days holiday, Monday - Friday working, pension

As the successful candidate you will be joining a well established firm in the construction industry who work with many of the UK's biggest house builders. 

Training can be given, however experience would be advantageous, as would a basic understanding of the construction industry. An aptitude for numbers, along with a positive, proactive approach will also benefit you.

Duties:

Assists Commercial Director & Head Estimator and work as a member of a cohesive team.

Analyse drawings and specifications.

Assemble accurate and well- organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for stipulated Price, design-build and construction of the various home builders /Project customers. Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.

Provide accurate and organise estimates for the varying plot options ensuring the capture of requested upgrades options, other variations and potential risks.

Organise sub-contractors’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.

liaison with the purchasing coordinator enabling correct, complete and timely orders to be placed.

Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.

The position will involve assisting with day to day office administration, including:

Filing and archiving

Answering phone calls and assisting callers or passing to the appropriate person

Ad hoc work to support Managers and the Director

Person specification:

Hardworking enthusiastic and highly motivated

Excellent oral and written communication skills

A good team player with a positive attitude

Flexible, proactive and able to use own initiative

Self-motivated with the ability to work with the minimum of supervision

Portray professionalism and commercial awareness