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THE COMPANY

Lyndon SGB are the UK’s largest commercial scaffolding and access solutions provider with a network of branches in all major UK cities.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide estimates and secure orders by providing market competitive solutions to meet customer requirements in compliance with company procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Provision of accurate estimates with practical and workable solutions, maximising the probability of obtaining targeted contracts

* Identification and conversion of new opportunities

* Building and maintaining key relationships with customers, providing high levels of customer service

* Compliance with Company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Ensure familiarisation with products and designing of scaffold and access structures

* Undertake training provided to obtain the appropriate competence level

* Seek direction or advice from experienced colleagues as required

* Produce creative and competitive solutions to customer requirements, ensuring estimates are accurate and comply with company requirements and procedures.

* Identify and target new opportunities

* Contact customers to follow up tenders submitted

* Assist line manager in monitoring and reporting on market pricing and competitor activity

* Evaluate reasons for lost bids and report as required

* Ensure customer requirements are met and where possible exceeded

* Attend negotiations and pre-contract handover meetings

* Prepare and deliver high standard presentations to customers as required

* Liaise with the design and operations teams on technical and operational requirements. Provide briefings to the operations team, and any information required once the job has commenced

* Provide information and reports for management teams as required

* Provide feedback from customers and the marketplace

* Adhere to Company’s policies and procedures

* Ensure that all estimating related administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A passion for the construction industry and site practice. Appreciation of the design process with the ability to understand engineering plans. IT literate. Good self discipline and a strong commitment to quality and procedures. Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome applications from postgraduates of construction related degree. We believe that a willingness to learn and a passion to work in the construction industry can prove to be as important as technical skills. This is a proven route to become an Estimator in one of the most forward-thinking scaffolding and access companies in the UK