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Company
An established specialist fibrous plastering company based in South London are recruiting an Estimator experienced in Commercial and residential projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team with ambitious plans for growth.
The Role:
You will be confident in managing and co-ordinating all aspects of tenders. You will be responsible for compiling tender proposals, ensuring that they are completed in line with bid specifications; providing detail and costing in accordance with the set deadlines. Being highly organised and methodical with good time management skills in meeting deadlines is key for this role.
Key Duties:
· Prepare documentation and quotations at pre-sales stage, including cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
· Review the current bid process from start to finish and make changes to improve the process
· Work with the Sales team to meet bid specifications; providing detail and competitive costing along with meeting tender deadlines
· Contact suppliers and manufacturers for quotations and project support
· Follow up bids once submitted
· Liaise at all levels (projects team, sales and directors)
· Balance multiple proposals and estimations simultaneously, ensuring each reaches the client by the agreed deadline
· Provide detailed reports as required
· Attend client, contractor and project meetings
· Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
· Assist and support other members of the team as and when required
Desired Skills and Experience:
· A good knowledge of the commercial fit out, high end residential and restorative works
· Previous experience in working on complex, time critical, highly prestigious projects
· Competent in taking off from drawings and working with schedules
· Dealing with suppliers and obtaining quotations for products along with placing of bulk orders
· Tender preparation, usually on a lump sum basis for major housing developers
· Ability to visit client sites
Suitable Applicants:
· Proven record of estimating in the construction and fit out field to a high degree
· Experience of working with Gantt tracking tools; MS Project desirable
· Ability to understand technical drawings
· Good IT skills including MS Office, AutoCAD,
· Excellent people skills with experience in the customer interface
· A good eye for detail
· Strong customer-facing skills
· The ability to manage changing workloads
· Self-motivated
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure in a methodical, organised manner
· Based in London or South East England
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Bonus scheme
* Flexible working hours
* Casual dress