Estimator, Engineering

Job Description Job Purpose

The estimator is primarily an office-based role where the employee will provide day to day support to the Managing Director and the sales team on various elements within the companys sales / projectsbased activities.

The estimator performs a wide range of duties as listed below. Once an enquiry is received the estimator would be expected to carry-out these duties as necessary.

• Log the enquiry on the database and set up the project enquiry file.
• Set up the estimate Excel spreadsheet and the tabs associated with the requirements of the survey.
• Analyse and familiarise yourself with the survey notes and drawings.
• Decide how best to present the information to the client.
• Initiate any additional design works as necessary i.e. 3D renders, mood boards, alternative layouts.
• Send out enquiries for prices for brought in services / trades. These packages could include further design information and some specification writing.
• Build up labour and materials costs in the Excel spreadsheet in order to bring together the schedule of costs.
• Produce the Schedule of Works document that will eventually be present to the client.
• Some more minor quotations may be issued via email.
• Complete final checks on all works prior to issuing to t...