Estimator/Surveyor (Roofing) – Ware, Hertfordshire

Estimator/Surveyor (Roofing) – Ware, Hertfordshire 

£50-60K + Pension + Healthcare + Benefits

Permanent

You will be working within a small Head Office based team in Ware in Hertfordshire and will be a key team member. You will be expected to work closely with the existing team and to provide support by using initiative and drive to bring tasks to a satisfactory and effective conclusion. A proactive approach will be required at all times.Travel to sites/clients will be required as and when applicable and if fully expensed.

To produce priced tenders that are accurate,clearly detailed,competitive and returned within deadlines.Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations and provide clearly identified price build ups to the Contract team.

Responsibilities include:

Tenders

Carefully inspect tender documentation. Identify areas that may have contractual implications.

Provide a detailed Take off and Bill of Quantities (BQ) using Excel

Work on traditional Plan and Specification and Design and Build Contracts.

Send out enquiries to suppliers

Assess individual rates and prices, amend, create new or insert from material and subcontract quotes.

Assess construction sequence and methods to determine the specific preliminary requirements.

Meetings

Attend pre and post-tender meetings with clients

Handover

Prepare pre-start project package for site management and QS

Collate drawings and specifications ready for use on site

Ensure products ordered and compliant with project specifications

Provide information to in-house architect

Price and agree variations to contract

Skills Sought:

Previous experience in a similar environment

Knowledge of building, material components, building regulations, estimating (including taking off) and H&S

PC skills; Outlook, Word, Excel

Knowledge of contractual procedures and responsibilities

Good negotiation and communication skills

Highly numerate with strong analytical and reasoning abilities

Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise

Confident and resourceful with ability to work alone or within a team

Driving licence and car owner.