Title: Estimator
Project Locations: Nationwide
Office Location: Sommerset
Salary: £55k - £65k (experience depending) + Package
Start: ASAP
Shift Pattern/Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
The role of Estimator is to provide project take offs and accurately assess the costs and resources required for retail, commercial and public sector interior fit-out projects, both within existing house accounts and on new project tender opportunities, enabling the company to bid competitively and profitably while ensuring all client and regulatory requirements are met.
Successful performance in this role drives the business tender conversion rate, ensures quality and profitable delivery on projects and efficient and productive output from the commercial team, to support the overall success of the organisation.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Relationships build and liaise directly with appropriate key stakeholders, i.e., Key Account Leads, Sales and Marketing team or the client directly, to understand the project scope and timeline. Collate all necessary project information including property plans, design drawings and material specifications
Compile subcontractor and supply chain tender packs and disseminate information for costing. Interrogate cost submissions for accuracy and to ensure they are commercially sound and in line with target margins and rebate agreements. Negotiate contract sums where appropriate, with both supply chain and clients, to achieve a quality delivery in alignment with financial targets
Risk assesses projects to understand potential cost challenges in relation to specifications, designs, timeline or resources. In collaboration with the operational lead, mitigate risk and contingency plan to ensure quality service and protection of the financial planning
Prepare profitability plans and procurement schedules at pre-construction phase, attend on site valuations and produce/maintain variation trackers during the on-site phase and support the operational teams with the supply chain and client final submissions. Present cost submissions to the Managing Director for approval and prepare information in readiness to client submission. Where required, play a key part in client presentation and approval process
Provide expertise and operational support to the business regarding pricing exercises on house accounts or workstreams/materials, to ensure the business offering remains competitive and that commercially sound buying decisions are being made
Build an understanding of contracts linked to the business workstreams including JCT/NEC and apply these principles when awarding works to the supply chain. Maintain an awareness of industry trends and innovation within the construction and fit out sectors to ensure submissions are relevant and forward-thinking regarding materials, equipment and labour
Take responsibility for managing the day-to-day working requirements of the Junior Estimator. Manage annual leave, sickness, policy adherence, performance tracking and review/feedback, and engagement levels. Proactively seek expert advice and guidance where appropriate regarding personnel issues
Lead and motivate the Junior Estimator, fostering a collaborative, productive and result driven culture both within the commercial team and across the wider business. Provide guidance, training and support to enhance their skills and performance, and support and enable them regarding personal development and elevation
Regularly and effectively communicate with individuals and the team as a collective to build trust. Ensure that all information is cascaded and that the team are aware of business issues / updates and project matters in a clear and positive way. Promote professional, two-way communication with the team and with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business
Ensure a contribution and adherence to delivering the health and safety, quality and information security policies and systems across the business
Keep abreast of changes to regulations and legislation and ensure that these are reflected in working practices and procedures
Follow and comply with all policies and procedures which include the Health and Safety procedures, ensuring personal safety and the safeguarding of the interests and safety of all staff, visitors, and contractors
Carry out other duties relevant to your post as reasonably required by management
