Estimator

JB414: Estimator

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 + 10% Car Allowance

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Estimator on behalf of one of our clients.

To calculate and prepare tender submissions, working out what a contract will cost to deliver, whilst ensuring it returns the required profit.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Estimator:

• Ensure you maintain or improve upon the Company’s historic quote to order conversion ratio.
• Prepare tenders/offers in accordance with all of our procedures as set out on estimating information sheets and by required return date.
• To prepare tenders/offers from architects’ drawings and/or site visits and detailed specifications provided by the client.
• To estimate the type and amount of materials necessary to deliver the contract against the agreed specifications and to offer any value engineering options available.
• To estimate the cost of plant, equipment and overheads.
• To estimate the cost of access, hoisting and protection with due regard to Health & Safety risks.
• To establish the likely progress completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
• To attend any pre-order meetings arranged by main contractors to assist in submission of tenders/offers.
• To calculate a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit and presenting a tender price.
• To liaise with contracts manager/supervisor, by handover meeting, on receipt of order, to communicate pricing information of the tender.
• Transfer quote and order information to Britain.
• Prepare and submit information for O & M Manuals.

Skills and Qualifications for the Estimator:

• Adaptability/ business awareness/ detail handling/ initiative/planning and organising/roofing industry/plant/safety and communication.
• Experience of flat roofing estimation is essential.
• General computer awareness.

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 + 10% Car Allowance