Estimator

On behalf of our client, ITS Southampton are recruiting for an Estimator to join a respected Main Contractor based in Portsmouth.
Candidate required: Estimator
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: Immediate 
Industry: Construction professionals South
Location: Fareham 
Salary & package dependant on experience: Up to £50,000 + Package The role & about the client:

On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Estimator for a respected and renowned Main Contractor based in Fareham, to join their busy Commercial Team which has been operating for the last 40 years. They specialise in New-Build and Refurbishment projects across the South-Coast in 4 sectors: Educational, Industrial, Public Sector and Retail. 

Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of monthly valuations, variation accounts with Sub-Contractors and Clients, settlement of final accounts
Ability to work on multiple tenders in a busy environment
Manage all aspects of bid preparation, bid strategies, cost comparisons, preparations of enquiries to sub-contractors and a deep understanding of our sector.
Monitoring profit and loss (producing regular reports to monitor the progress of contract and factors likely to affect the profitability
Organising & attending site visits with Clients & Subcontractors
Be adaptable and able to quickly learn our software Causeway
The position will be mainly office based in the office with site visits where necessary with a small friendly team.
Health & Safety knowledge would be an advantage and the ability to place material orders, RAMS and some procurement. The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate preferably will be local and a hard-working individual with excellent communication skills, as well as a strong background within Estimating, ideally working for a Main Contractor or previous experience on various Commercial projects. 

Essential Qualifications/ experience required/ specific requirements for the role:
Experience working for a Main Contractor 
Previous experience as an Estimator
Experience Estimating on Commercial projects up to £6M  Training/Progression opportunities:
Future opportunities to progress into a Senior Estimator position Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted.

How to apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence to (url removed) or contact me on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed)

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