Estimator

Estimator (Construction)
Location: Rural Dartford, Kent / DA2
Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8.30-5pm - 37.5 hour week. Office Based. 1 day hybrid offered following probation (6mths).
Salary: (phone number removed) per annum salary + Commission (Paid Quarterly)

Benefits: 25 days + Bank Holidays annual leave allowance (increases with service), Private Medical Insurance, Pension, Training and Development opportunities, Parking, Life Assurance, Xmas office closure, Team and company social events.

Are you a detail-oriented and analytical estimator looking to elevate your career in the building and construction industry? Our client, a UK leader in the design, installation, and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems, is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team, reporting into a Estimating Lead and forming a team of 4 within this busy team.

Role Purpose:
The Estimator will manage tender enquiries from initial review through to quotation and project handover. This role demands a strong understanding of construction documentation, an ability to interpret drawings and specifications, and a commercial mindset to produce accurate and competitive quotations.

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating & Tendering

• Review tender enquiry drawings, fire strategies, specifications, and project information to establish the required scope of works.
• Identify inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and potential gaps within tender information.
• Prepare accurate material and labour quantities based on available project information.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit detailed quotations within required timescales.
• Update quotations throughout the tender process as new information is released.
• Identify technical and commercial risks associated with each tender.
• Propose alternative methods, materials, or solutions to reduce project costs while maintaining quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to achieve commercially viable outcomes.

Commercial & Project Support

• Review contracts and order documentation to ensure consistency with the tender submission.
• Assist in preparing schedules of rates and costs for payment applications.
• Finalise project budgets post-order placement and liaise with design and project management teams to ensure alignment with the agreed scope.
• Conduct design checks to ensure consistency with the agreed scope of works.
• Support the resolution of commercial or scope-related queries during the project lifecycle.

Client & Business Development

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Follow up on quotations and maintain regular communication with clients throughout the tender process.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and future tenders.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, quotations, follow-ups, and outcomes in the company's CRM system.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous estimating experience in construction, M&E, fire protection, smoke ventilation, or a related building services environment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and margins.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practises.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with estimating or construction software is advantageous.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English, Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Previous estimating experience; familiarity with a construction or building services environment is preferred.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge in smoke ventilation and fire safety.
• Ability to travel to the Head Office, Dartford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Estimator to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and career development.

Apply online with your CV - This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels Tunbridge Wells - (phone number removed)

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