Estimator​/Contracts & Project Support Manager

Estimator / Contracts & Project Support Manager

Location:

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Construction / Plumbing / Heating / Building

Bamford Contract Services are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing SME within the construction, plumbing, heating and building sector.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator / Contracts & Project Support Manager to join the team and play a key role in both estimating new work and supporting the management of live construction projects.

This is a varied and important position, working closely with the Directors, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are accurately priced, commercially controlled and delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background, good commercial awareness and an understanding of how projects are priced, organised and delivered.

You will be involved from the initial tender and estimating stage through to the ongoing commercial and project support of live contracts.

This would suit an experienced Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Project Coordinator or Commercial Assistant who is looking for a varied role within an established SME.

• Estimating and costing new construction projects and contracts
• Preparing accurate quotations and tender submissions
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• Calculating labour, materials and subcontractor costs
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting Directors with tenders and new contract opportunities
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profit margins
• Supporting the commercial management of live projects
• Placing and managing subcontractor orders
• Reviewing subcontractor accounts and applications
• Ordering materials and liaising with suppliers
• Assisting with project programming and monitoring progress
• Working closely with site teams to ensure projects remain on programme
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and contractors
• Identifying potential cost issues and commercial risks
• Assisting with variations, valuations and cost control
• Providing general contracts, commercial and project management support
• Helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably

We are looking for someone with good practical knowledge of the construction industry who understands how building, plumbing, heating and/or mechanical projects are priced and delivered.

You may currently be working as an Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Commercial Assistant or similar.

• Previous experience within construction estimating or a commercial role
• Good understanding of construction costs, labour and materials
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confidence dealing with Directors, clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• A practical and hands-on approach to construction projects

This is not simply an office-based estimating position.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in construction and be comfortable getting involved in the wider commercial and operational side of projects.

You will understand what work involves, what it should cost and how to maintain control of costs once a project is underway.

Experience with in plumbing, heating, mechanical services, building, refurbishment, maintenance, social housing or general construction would be particularly useful.

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Established and growing construction business
• Varied role with significant responsibility
• Direct working relationship with the Directors
• Opportunity to develop your career within the business
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their construction/commercial career