Estimator

Talented Estimator required. Davis Mills has been instructed to resource an Estimator for an established specialist fit out, drywall & façade sub-contractor involved in drywall, ceilings, plastering, rendering, steel frames and external façade / cladding systems. They are fully committed to new technology through investment in research, development and improving processes for productivity and efficiency. Their goal is to be the first point of contact for any customer on any construction project, from initial design all the way through to project completion. They are keen to recruit a talented Estimator to be based at their head office in Essex, tendering projects up to £5m in value.

The Estimator will be involved in the preparation and tender return of quantified tenders from specifications and drawings or bill of quantities, prequalifications questionnaires and also pre tender meetings, as well as internal handover meetings.

Estimator’s key duties:

• Prepare annotated computerised schedules and Bills of Quantities from clients Specification and drawings
• Prepare and price tenders from either clients or own prepared Bill of quantities
• Prepare and send out material enquiries
• Analysis of suppliers quotations
• To liaise with Clients / Suppliers as required during the tender process
• The Estimator will be expected to liaise with the site team during the preparation of the Handover and distribution of tender documents on secured projects.

Estimator’s key attributes:

• Good understanding of Excel
• Experience of tender for drylining contracts or Façade systems and worked in a subcontracting type environment
• Capable of preparing BoQ’s from specifications and drawings

The Estimator will be offered an excellent working environment coupled with the knowledge of working for a company with an excellent reputation within their sector.