At a Glance
- Tasks: Estimate costs for exciting fit-out projects and collaborate with dynamic teams.
- Company: Join a progressive construction company focused on people and career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere, competitive salary, and opportunities for advancement.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking to grow in a supportive environment with diverse project opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry with bespoke installations across various sectors.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating and a professional qualification in Building & Construction preferred.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive CAT A & CAT B shop fitting / commercial office fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
- Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
- Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
- Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
- Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
- Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
- Visit commercial / retail / hospitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
- Reviewing contract of works documentation
- Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
- Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
- Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
- Basic QS skills (not complexed)
- Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience is a distinct advantage & preferred
- Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
- Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
- Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
- Strong planning & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience).
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, parts of Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North Kesteven, South Kesteven, West Lindsey, East Lindsey, Boston Borough, South Holland Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire.
Interviews to take place immediately.
Estimator (CAT A & CAT B fit outs) in Sleaford employer: GBR Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and people-centric construction company in Lincolnshire, where your expertise as an Estimator will be valued and nurtured. With a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee development and offers opportunities to work on bespoke installations for leading industry names, you will thrive in an environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Enjoy the benefits of working locally while contributing to national contracts, all within a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence in commercial fit outs.
