Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Office Based:
Manchester

Benefits:
Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave & Comprehensive benefits package

• Senior Estimator position dealing with construction & refurb projects within commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public sectors
• This role, whilst focus on estimating will include operations, procurement and additional tasks
• Interpreting technical drawings, generating & following up quotations
• Visit site 1-2 times per month, typically within the North West
• Negotiating with sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Producing formal quotations to customers
• Taking details from drawings to produce BOQs allowing for a timely return of quotations for customer deadlines
• Keep good photo, video & writing documentation of tenders and quotations on internal database
• Establish and maintain relationships with sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Working on projects ranging in value from £10k to circa £2.5m

• Must have estimating experience within the construction / refurb / fit out market sector
• Ideally come from or have experience working for a main‑contractor
• Preferable to have a related qualification within the construction industry
• Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
• Professional, highly organised and good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good team player who also works well individually