Estimator

  • Construction Jobs
  • Atherton, Borough of Wigan
  • Aug 07, 2020
Permanent Construction Estimator Management Skilled Trades & Labour Property

Job Description

Ascot Services provides market leading solutions across a number of disciplines that includes; facilities management, construction services, engineering services, planned preventative maintenance, environmental solutions, all with 24/7 dedicated client support. As Estimator you will part of the Operations Management Leadership Team and responsible for the preparation of accurate quotations for variable and remedial works. You will provide knowledge of cost and benefits that support profitable business decisions and act proactively to ensure smooth team operations including effective collaboration with all key suppliers and sub-contractors. Key responsibilities and accountabilities * Prepare work to be estimated by reviewing client work requests, blueprints, specifications, service sheets/reports and related documents. * Identify labour, material, time requirements and equipment hire by studying , blueprints, specifications, service sheets/reports and related documents and determines if internal or external resources are required * Compute costs by analyzing labour, material, and time requirements * Obtains quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers * Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. * In conjunction with Team Lead clarify the client's needs and expectations where necessary * Prepare and present quote/estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information at appropriate sale price * In conjunction with the Team Lead, provide support role to the Property Standards Committee on a weekly basis as required, ensuring a full understanding of all works requiring approval * In conjunction with Team Lead consider and approve job specific Risk assessments and Method Statements to ensure the highest standards of health and safety are adhered too * Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. * Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data. * Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. * Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. * In conjunction with Team Lead oversees projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts * Learn and understand all contracts and the specific requirements that need to be met in line with SLA’s & KPI’s