Estimator

We are looking for an Estimator for a well-established company in the facades industry. They deliver a variety of skills including curtain walling, specialised renders, cladding and steel framing systems.

Candidate must have knowledge of all facade, curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, lightweight steel framing (SFS) and insulated render systems systems on the market.

The Role

• Preparation, issue and progressing of quotations
• Attendance at pre-order meetings
• Site visits to ascertain works involved as required.
• Negotiation to secure orders
• Detailed handover of secured projects to construction team
• Preparation of detailed quotation analysis’ into various schedules
• Assisting Site Managers & Surveyors with pre-start planning and programming

The Attributes

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written
• Excellent computer skills, in particular using Outlook and Excel
• Excellent numeric skills
• Knowledge of on-screen measuring software. We use Bluebeam.
• The ability to carry out on screen take off and prepare a bill of quantities.  We write all BQ descriptions.
• The ability to produce a detailed, high quality quotation document
• Able to build up item rates from scratch
• To work under your own initiative whilst adhering to company policies
• To work on many projects concurrently
• An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Conscientious, disciplined and diligent
• Willingness to travel to meetings as and when required.

Experience, Qualifications etc.

• Full clean UK driving license
• 5 years’ experience of the role on offer
• Experience in estimating external facades including rainscreen cladding, lightweight steel framing (SFS) and insulated render systems.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Salary depends on experience
• Business expences paid
• Pension scheme
• Office based in our Basildon, Essex office
• Full time permanent position
• We are an equal opportunities employer