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My client is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered timber products. Operating from eight sites around the UK, its Timber Engineering business designs and manufactures Roof Trusses and Engineered Floors. Role We are looking for an Estimator to join our team based in Bristol. The role offers a great opportunity for someone with building experience to support our wide ranging customers with site measures and quotations. We are a fast-growing business who takes our people development responsibilities seriously. As part of this investment in people, we will provide the training and the tools needed for the role. Responsibilities These include (but are not exhaustive): To maintain customer liaison and provide a knowledgeable technical service both from the branch and as part of site visits. To interpret customer requirements and prepare appropriate quotations and provide any technical details that may be necessary. To generate enquiries from new and existing customers, to follow up quotations and obtain orders on behalf of the Company. Attributes Essential Previous experience of working in a similar role, using Mitek or other engineered software. Results orientated and able to get it right first time. Customer focussed with excellent customer service skills. Well-organised and able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks. Good communication skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. Detail conscious and able to ensure work is completely accurately and within time constraints. Excellent PC skills including experience of MS Office. Full driving licence and able to travel across the SE/South Midland Region. Preferred Experience of working in a multi-site environment. Benefits These include: Salary dependant on experience 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays rising to 33 after 1 years full service. Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Cover Childcare Voucher Scheme Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.00am to 5.00pm). Further Information Location – Bristol

Responsibilities: Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of information to an agreed programme, fee and scope. Prepare programmes and reporting. Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved and ensure discharge of planning conditions. To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Engineers and Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates. Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis. Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection. Attend meetings at various stages of the projects General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external. Attend Subcontractor interviews. Respond to queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems. Issuing drawings and information for construction purposes. Ensuring current drawings are filed/listed correctly. Adoption of roads and sewers. Personal Characteristics: Good technical knowledge of residential development including infrastructurerequirements. A working knowledge of Building Regulations advantageous. Understanding of Section 104 & 38 Agreements. The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams. The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner. Must have previous experience of working for a home builder

Position Overview Preparation and submission of detailed estimates Asses and produce draft tender programmes Manage and follow up submitted estimates Work on great educational, commercial and heritage projects Position Requirements Previous estimating experience Background within the facades sector (curtain walling, glazing, cladding or roofing) Commutable distance from Leicester Strong communication skills

Job Description Who We Are My Trusted Builder is a small but rapidly growing project management construction company based in modern and fun offices in London. We carry out striking work and creative, bespoke design services that reveal a space’s potential and showcases each client’s unique personality and need. Our service covers House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Refurbishment and Commercial fit-outs. We offer a full bespoke end to end service from commissioning architects, obtaining planning, building regulation, structural work, party wall agreements and full turn key service under the guise of project management. We believe that each client is an individual. They deserve professional services that can both capture their imagination and exceed their expectations. By drawing on our wealth of experience, we can surpass the level of service they would, each and every time… no exceptions.   What we are looking for My Trusted Builder is looking for an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our small growing team. You will be preparing estimates and working on secured contracts in refurbishment, loft conversions, extensions and fit-out projects in the commercial and residential sectors ranging in size from £50,000 to £500,000 – with the support of administration staff.  You should have a good track record within the refurbishment, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry.   Job Title:             Estimator/Quantity Surveyor Reporting To:    Director  Purpose: This new role is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business. You will act like an owner; a true entrepreneur, open minded and an independent thinker that can take and give constructive feedback from the whole team in order to grow it and the organisation. You will be great at what you do, having fun along the way, and someone whom the owner can entrust to take over the whole estimating service, and build a team around.   Aims You will manage the whole estimating service and in liaison with the Director and Contracts Manager ensure projects are accurately costed and invoiced accordingly, maintaining profitability by close scrutiny of contractors and sub-contractor accounts. You will work closely with the in-house team, other professional partners, contractors and clients ensuring a seamless service is offered.   Role Responsibilities Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings, create estimate for client Complete tenders within given timescales. Package estimate for client submission and liaise with other team members to secure the project. Prepare contract ready to be signed for costumers and subcontractors. Create bills of quantities Assist in PQQ from preparations through to submission when applicable Prepare and accurately update a report for the Directors on all tenders and submissions Meet with Clients and Consultants to build relationships and ensure future business development. Understand and scrutinise (Sub-) Contractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and value for money whilst maintaining profitability for the business. Create project cost sheet from bill of quantities and other resources to enable accurate ordering and use on site. Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the company Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the client designer and indicate dates when products or information are required to be available on site. Review and where necessary revise sub-contractor variations to ensure accuracy and value for money for client Carry out site visits and surveys as necessary Analyze and resolve (cost) disputes that may arise between the subcontractors, Client and Company. Cost control and variations through builder trend platform Create variations using BuilderTrend software Liaise with Clients, Architects and Designers in relation to requests for pricing, tendering and cost control Ensure timely and constant follow up with clients and update CRM system as necessary. Compare market prices and constantly update costing and pricing models to ensure profitability is maintained for both subcontractors and the organisation. Constantly update the contract with new products and services ensuring communication to client in order to upsell and or improve specification. Upload new projects to BuilderTrend system (Sales and after sales) Integrate the organisations bespoke Excel bill of quantities and contract to BuilderTrend platform. Suggest, help with and implement new policies and procedures to constantly improve the estimating, sales and cost control process Feed-back to other colleagues on how to improve business processes and organization and team communications. Interview and train new members of the growing team Skills and Abilities excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills both written and oral excellent analytical and questioning skills ability to negotiate on behalf of the client whilst maintaining the organisations overall integrity the ability to effectively manage time and produce quality work in order to win projects the ability to work with new platforms as and when required. Attention to detail. Great computer skills in excel word and database systems. Good organisational skills. Forward thinker prioritise deadlines.   Qualifications and Experience Several years’ experience of tendering for complex refurbishment and extension projects. Full understanding of construction drawings, cad work would be advantageous for design work if needed Working knowledge of appropriate software systems technical ability to interpret design drawings and complete an accurate take off sheet. An appropriate trade qualification. You should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of estimating and cost control of projects within the range of £30,000 to £500,000. The Company will offer a base salary of £35kto £45k P/A and 1% percent of all successfully contracts which is an estimated £20k for first year, negotiable after that. There will be a 3 months’ probation period.

My client is a quality building company that builds and renovates residential and commercial properties throughout London and Essex.  The company has been built on reputation, with a strong focus on customer services and attention to detail. About the Role A new and exciting opportunity for an  Estimator  is now available within our fast growing team.  As a company we take on works of all sizes ranging from £10,000 – £2m.  If you believe you have the necessary skills that fulfill the criteria below then please contact us. We are looking for an experienced team player to prepare and cost accurately tenders mainly within the  residential sector, a broad knowledge of this area is essential. Main Duties/Responsibilities : Pricing potential works to meet and fulfill the clients’ direct requirements and to produce estimates from drawing and specifications of works Collating information from material suppliers and sub-contractors in order to prepare accurate and competitive tenders To provide a detailed schedule of works for each project Keep track of costs and amend where required Good eye for detail Skills, Qualifications, Experience: Highly numerate and in depth knowledge of the building sector Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Highly organised and efficient Recognised construction/quantity surveying qualification to HND level or above Advanced computer literacy including estimating software and Excel At least 5 years relevant experience within the UK and proven track record of similar projects Clean driving licence (preferred) On site experience would also be advantageous Find more Construction Estimator jobs at ConstructionRecruitment.net

If you are an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with experience working within the Fabrication and Sheet Metal industry , please apply online for this role. My Client is well established fabrication engineering company based in Swindon.  They mainly work with Local Authorities, Construction Companies, Architects, Manufacturing Companies, Building Contractors and the public. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of estimating within the architectural metalwork, fabrication engineering and construction industries, and have a good knowledge of estimating the manufacture and installation/erection of steelworks and architectural type metalwork’s projects. Main duties include site surveys and prepare quotations Estimating and winning new contracts client meetings closely monitoring projects to ensure costs are within the budget and work is completed to the required standards