Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Role:
Estimator

Location:

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 basic
Benefit:
Healthcare + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

We are looking to employ a Estimator to join a dynamic Estimating Department. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wishes to expand their knowledge further within complex refurbishments.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years’ experience in construction (good
understanding of brickwork, roofing, first fix carpentry/joinery, etc.) or preferably refurb / complex refurbishments.

Responsibilities:
 
Reading and understanding tender information.
Review the scope of works and mark up various trades.
Price in house trades with labour, plant, and materials.
Preparing and sending out subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Meeting clients, surveyor & architects on site.
This may be to review works where full tender documents have been provided but may be to provide expertise advise.
Visiting site to assess scope of works, meeting subcontractors and reviewing their scope of work to ensure accurate pricing.
Read, understand and take off measurements and details from drawings.
Take dimensions and details from site visits to allow for accurate pricing of materials.
Prepare bespoke SoW/ BoQs to provide accurate costings.
Prepare tender stage programme of works.
Assist in quality submissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Construction related degree.
HNC/HND and industry experience may be considered.
CSCS Card.

Experience with in the masonry and conservation.  Essential:
 
Good computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

Experience with Causeway Estimating software desirable but not essential