Estimator

We\’re currently supporting a client within the construction industry (one-stop provider) to hire an Estimator within their growing team in Cardiff

Focused on delivering profitable, de-risked, winning bids on time and to the highest quality. While also providing estimating services on projects and strategic & contract changes.

Day to Day

• Leading on tenders, process and resources with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
• Identify opportunities to add value and to mitigate against risks / consider solutions throughout the project process
• Ensure monitoring of the tender process is in place for all tenders and report on progress via estimating plan
• Lead the pricing process and promote integration of disciplines through accurate reporting and regular internal communication and feedback on relevant tenders
• To lead the supply chain enquiry process
• To attend pre-tender and post tender interviews with both internal management and clients and attend internal adjudication and tender progress meetings
• Proactively maintain the cost base by assisting with latest quotations, framework rates – controlling costs, timing and quality in line with specified targets
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Logistics Department to provide exceptional support
• Co-operate on matters of health and safety

Qualifications/Experience

• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Junior Estimator or gaining industry knowledge in a relevant field

Skills

• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction process
• Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Able to undertake measurement exercises, including formulating Bills of Quantities.

Salary

• Dependent on experience between £40,000 – £60,000 + Package