Edwards & Pearce

My client is one of the UK's leading structural steelwork specialists designing, manufacturing and constructing a wide portfolio of projects for a variety of clients, and have been established for over 75 years with a professional and dynamic team. Their experienced and knowledgeable workforce can tackle projects from simple building frames to complex structures. With plants in the England they can process 50,000 tonnes of steel per annum and can service clients at locations throughout the UK and Europe. Due to growth of their business they are seeking a skilled and experienced Estimator to join their team at their site in Barnsley. Working hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm THE BENEFITS: Company Pension, health cash plan and sick pay scheme THE ROLE: As an Estimator you will be responsible for Prepare competitive tenders and estimates for building projects Consider factors such as technical, materials, transportation, fabrication, and erection costs Evaluate key interface packages including metal decking, precast stairs, edge protection, and intumescent fire protection, among others Produce quotations and complete clients' pricing documents Participate in tender adjudication, document submission, and client meetings throughout the tender process Facilitate handover of projects to the delivery team upon award Play a key role in winning new business Collaborate closely with departments such as design, construction, and sales Cultivate and maintain relationships internally and with clients and their professional teams THE CANDIDATE: A minimum of 3 years of estimating or quantity surveying experience Be competent in reading from engineers' and architects' drawings, and a background in fabrication would be advantageous, but not essential. THE COMPANY: One of the UK's leading structural steelwork specialists designing, manufacturing and constructing a wide portfolio of projects for a variety of clients, and have been established for over 75 years with a professional and dynamic team. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Our client is a highly successful family run construction business which has been operating for a number of years. They specialise in construction projects in the Lincoln and extended East Midlands region, as well as planned and reactive minor works and maintenance jobs. They have a variety of clients in a range of sectors, including affordable housing, food, retail, education, commercial, industrial and health. THE ROLE: They are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the BMS team, to deliver a competitive and accurate tendering function for projects up to 10m. Based at the Head Office in Lincoln, this division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region. Responsibilities will include: Overseeing Traditional and Design & Build tenders Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities Risk and value management Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations THE CANDIDATE: Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel Experience using specialist estimating software packages A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage but not essential. Experience of procuring small and large subcontract packages. To have experience of managing a range of contracts at any one time. The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to plan effectively to ensure deadlines are met The role is full time (Apply online only Monday to Friday. Salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. THE BENEFITS: 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus additional long service days after each 5 years of continuous service; Company car or car allowance depending on preference Profit Related Pay (PRP) Scheme providing a profit share bonus in December each year, subject to being employed for the full financial year; Royal London Pension scheme with employee contribution of 5% of pensionable earnings and corresponding employer contribution of 3%; Save as You Earn (SAYE) share saving scheme providing the opportunity to become a shareholder and purchase tax free shares; Life cover of 3x salary, contractual sick pay up to 6 weeks per year and long terms sickness cover (all subject to policy conditions); Various other benefits from free fruit, staff discounts and offers, free health checks and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for training, development and progression. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.