Estimator

Job title: Estimator

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

We are on the lookout for an Estimator to come and join the Refurbishment Team. We are looking for candidates that have experience of working within a main contractor on Social Housing refurbishment projects, partnerships and frameworks. The ideal candidate will already be managing individual tenders up to the value of £10m.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the contractors HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Manage the coordination and preparation of tender documentation.
• Develop awareness of clients' processes and procedures for bid evaluation.
• Effectively plan tender documentation and pricing information.
• Prepare tenders from architect's drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client.
• Understand business development and the bidding market place including competitor environment and market forces (regional variation).
• Attend meetings such and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.
• Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors.
• Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.

Qualifications:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience is desirable.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
• Good data interrogation skills
• Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.
• Working knowledge of marketing and economic factors.
• Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
• Good legal/contractual knowledge
• Valid driving licence