Estimator

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a company operating within the construction space, delivering quality projects nationwide. Our client have an excellent reputation in business, working to the highest quality standards and with a team of highly experienced experts, this company have a proven track record within their market. When it comes to their team, our client have a passion for their people; offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a positive company culture, this is a great place to work! Working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:30 – 17:00) and Friday (07:30 – 16:00). Kent office basedJob PurposeThe Estimator works under regular supervision and is capable of the set up and successful running of all aspects of a tender.The Estimator is responsible for assisting with the effective and efficient running of pre-construction matters to:• Prepare tenders and budgets to secure future projects.• Assist in keeping costs to the minimum whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationshipswith Subcontractors and other staff members.• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the team on pre-construction matters and other aspects of the business.Duties and Responsibilities• Preparation of budgets and tender for new projects• Support the Pre-Construction Director in his duties• Maintain diary of all dates including submission dates• Collating tender documents and amendments• Printing and filing of all tender information• Reviewing all tender documents to establish the project requirements• Undertake take offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings• Produce Bill of Quantities• Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors• Collate quotations• Evaluate returned quotations from subcontractors and prepare comparison• Input costs into Bill of Quantities• Preparation of tender submissions• Receive, process and submit post tender queries• Manage post tender period including all queries up until contract signature• Arrange, carry out and minute tender handover meeting to construction team including handover of allrelevant tender documents• Maintain and update subcontractor database• Attend site visits• Filing and general administration• Uphold a tidy, clean and fresh working environment• Uphold the company's corporate image• Maintain control procedures in accordance with the company's Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.Person Specification• Ability to read and interpret different sources of written information• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)• Able to work within dedicated timescales• Good communication skills, both oral and written• Good time management and organisation skills• Driving Licence• Enthusiastic and self-motivated• Approachable, with a professional manner• Reliable• Ability to work independently, flexibly, an as part of a teamDoes this sound like your ideal role and do you have relevant experience? If so apply today!Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.