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INTERMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

One of the UK’s leading Quantity Surveying and Estimating firms are looking for a full time estimator to work from our Essex office 40 hours per week Monday–Friday.

The firm has grown rapidly over the past few years through innovation and customer service and we have got significant growth plans over the coming years. We are an enthusiastic and dynamic team who can offer great career progression in a fun working environment. We are looking for a candidate who is driven, hardworking, motivated and is looking to progress their professional career within an exciting new role.

The role is an office based role to carry out take offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base which includes contractors, sub-contractors, developers and private clients.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects.
Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
Conversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.
Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.
Team player looking to work in a small local consultancy firm.

THE JOB ROLE

To set up Estimating Files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
To complete and maintain archives.
Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations
To complete estimating tasks.
To answer incoming telephones, taking message or re-directing as appropriate when required.
To undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required from time to time.
To provide support and assistance to colleagues, and accounts team in peak periods.

THE CANDIDATE

Good understanding of the construction industry and building process
Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise
Analytical and accurate
Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships
Able to work under pressure
Preferable experience working with a comparable house builder
Preferable to have relevant estimator qualifications
Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues
First class time management skills
Practical team player with a hands-on style
Excellent written and oral skills
Attention to detail

INCENTIVES

20 days’ holidays plus bank holidays
Extra birthday day off

Send us your CV and Covering Letter.

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Junior Building Estimator

One of the UK’s leading Estimating firm are looking for a full time estimator to work from our Essex office. The firm has grown rapidly over the past few years through innovation and customer service and we have got significant growth plans over the coming years. We are an enthusiastic and dynamic team who can offer great career progression in a fun working environment. We are looking for a candidate who is driven, hardworking, motivated and is looking to progress their professional career within an exciting new role.

The role is an office based role to carry out take offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base which includes contractors, sub-contractors, developers and private clients.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Possible PQS background.
Possible main contractor background.
Some experience in an estimating role (desirable but not essential)
Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects (desirable but not essential)
Experience in doing take offs for residential new builds (desirable but not essential)
Experience in doing estimates for residential new builds (desirable but not essential)
Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software (desirable but not essential)
Team player looking to work in a small local estimating firm

THE JOB ROLE

To set up estimating files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
To complete and maintain archives.
Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.
To take off residential and commercial projects.
To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
To complete estimating tasks.
To assist in preparing a training manual to be used internally for training.
To answer incoming telephones, taking message or re-directing as appropriate.
To undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required from time to time.
To provide support and assistance to colleagues, and accounts team in peak periods.

THE CANDIDATE

Good understanding of building and construction
Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise
Analytical and accurate
Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships
Computer literate
Able to work under pressure
Relevant estimator qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues
First class time management skills
Practical team player with a hands-on style
Excellent written and oral skills
Attention to detail

INCENTIVES

20 days’ holidays, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Training and development schemes

Send your CV and Covering Letter to us.

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