Assistant Estimator

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