Job Description
Summary:
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An Estimator, ideally with a mechanical bias, is being sought by a growing contractor, based in Southampton.The position is a permanent role where you will be working from the office based in Ower, Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wanting the chance to work for a successful and growing business that is financially solid, has a great working environment and provides opportunity for progression.
Key Activities include:
Tender pricing respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations with values ranging from £100k to £2m+ in accordance with our clients requirements
Job costing calculate the price of time, labour and materials for complex, bespoke contracts
Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for large tenders
Negotiation of effective cost settlements for projects
Analysis of contract documentation and preparation of accurate sub-contractor packages for pricing, liaising and negotiating with sub-contractors and key suppliers
Meet with clients as necessary to clarify design requirements and explain basis of estimates to ensure bid proposals meet needs
Prioritise, manage own work flow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted
Arrange sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate
Drawing take offs take off quantities from drawings or bill of quantities and preparation of schedule of rates
Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit
Essential Skills:
Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities
Excellent negotiating skills
Good computer skills, including Word and Excel
Effective communication both verbal and written
Efficient, flexible, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task as working on several projects at a time
Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters
Someone who is ambitious, dynamic, self-motivated and driven
Required experience:
2 years of estimating and job costing experience within M&E construction industry is preferred but not mandatory. xiskglj
For the right candidate, we are open to offering a hybrid arrangement outside our region; however, scheduled on-site attendance will still be required.
Contact Details:
Touch Building Services Ltd Recruitment Team
