Estimator; Fit

Design Build Search are working with a leading retail fit-out company who have an opening for a Fit-out Estimator in their Newry office.

As an Estimator you will be responsible for pricing a range of full lifecycle build projects including retail, commercial, residential and public works disciplines

Project values ranging from €100k-€1m

Projects include:
Fit-out
retail

• Producing commercially sound and technically workable estimates to assist the company in winning projects
• Conduct continuous reviews of various tender websites and all other sources for tenders (such as E-tenders, CIS) to identify opportunities for tendering.
• Complete PQQ’s where applicable
• To take full responsibility for the prioritization and completion of all relevant tenders, including the completion of accurate tender information including date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work on multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Prepare estimates by compiling take-off bids based on scope of work to produce fully detailed bills of quantities, or pricing bill of quantity produced by the client/ design team.
• Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Carry out site visits and surveys to understand the scope of works involved;
• Identify scope for value engineering through product selection.
• Complete analysis of tenders and prices received from the supply chain.
• Obtain feedback on both successful and unsuccessful tenders.
• Liaising with quantity surveying team, procurement, subcontractors and other stakeholders as necessary
• Keeping up to date with current building techniques and relevant codes of practice, building regulations and legislation to make sure these are taken account of in the estimating process.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and excellence in estimating and commercial practices.

• Experience as an estimator in main contracting environment with proven experience on retail and commercial project bids
• In depth knowledge of building regulations and standards.
• Good experience in understanding design documents, drawings, and 3-D models.
• Ability to effectively manage estimating process and associated schedules to required deadlines
• Strong I.T skills are essential
• Full driving license
• Ability to working in a team environment and collaborate with various departments.
• Education & Experience
• Relevant technical background or third level qualification in engineering / architecture construction / Quantity surveying related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in estimating

Skills:

estimator Construction fit-out Retail Quantity Surveyor