Estimator, Construction

Estimator
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary up to £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance £5,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking

Blaymires Recruitment is working with refurbishment contractor based in Southampton who is searching for an Estimator to join the team.

The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £2M.

The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its Southampton estimating team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.
• Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders.
• Identify labour, material, and time requirements.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.

Requirements of the Estimator:

• Refurbishment or fit-out experience.
• Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.
• Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.
• You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.

On Offer for the Estimator:

• Salary up to £75,000.
• Car Allowance £5,000.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Professional Working Environment.
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Opportunity for progression.
• Free Parking.

If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment.