Estimator in Newtownabbey

Portview are continuing to grow as a leading Fit-Out contractor in the UK & Ireland and have a requirement to employ an additional experienced estimator to join an exceptional team who fuel the company's growth. The Estimator will work closely with the Estimating Director and Contracts teams to prepare accurate, competitive, and fully compliant cost estimates. The role is responsible for the end-to-end tender pricing process, including cost planning, subcontract procurement, risk and opportunity assessment, and bid submission, ensuring alignment with company standards and commercial objectives.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assess the type of tender, client and closing date of tender to determine prioritisation of all tenders.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, forms of contracts and other documentation to prepare comprehensive build up cost estimates/bills of quantities primarily on estimating software.
• Prepare detailed, thorough proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients.
• Work with contracts teams and design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
• Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client.
• Upload information onto Portview's cloud-based system.
• Identification of project risks and opportunities and relevant costing of same.
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline.
• Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and costs.
• Ensure all tenders follow Portview's internal governance, approval, and audit procedures prior to submission.
• Feed into best practice and continuous development of the estimating function.

Knowledge Required

• Fit-out construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Tendering and procurement processes.
• JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Building Regulations and statutory compliance (incl. fire & acoustics).
• BIM awareness, including Revit and coordination principles.
• Commercial awareness and cost risk management.

Attributes / Experience

• Third level qualification in a related discipline and/or previous experience working in a similar role within the Fit-Out industry.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of JCT/NEC contracts.
• Organised and able to work to strict deadlines.
• Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Well versed in compiling written or computerised take offs.
• Knowledge of building compliance requirements including fire & acoustics.
• Commercially astute with the ability to challenge scope and assumptions.
• Strong written reporting and presentation skills for bid submissions.

Desirable

• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Estimating software capability.
• Membership of a professional body.
• Knowledge of BIM & Revit.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and functions.

Skills:

• Estimating.
• Cost Control.
• Cost Management.
• Billing.
• Forecasting.
• Budgeting.
• Construction.

Benefits:

• Flexitime.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Gym.
• Performance Bonus.
• Medical Aid / Health Care.
• Parking.
• Hybrid working.