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The business has been trading for over 25 years, recently transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, and delivers building envelope packages nationwide for major main contractors and housebuilders including the likes of Barratt London and Midas Group. The company covers the full building envelope, from roofing and cladding through to SFS framing systems, insulation and fixings, working with premium manufacturer partners such as Kingspan, Eurobond, Ash Lacy, FrameClad SFS, Encon and Fixfast. Recent and ongoing projects have included high-rise residential blocks, education and public sector schemes and commercial developments across the South West, Wales, the Midlands, Devon and London. This role is not looking for a very senior estimator. The right candidate will have some relevant experience and the appetite to grow into the role with real mentoring and support. As an Employee Owned business, every member of staff has a genuine stake in the success of the company through a tax-free annual bonus of up to £3,600. Estimator Salary & Benefits * Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 (DOE) * Employee Ownership Trust Annual Bonus of up to £3,600 tax-free (subject to company performance) * 20 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays * Christmas Shutdown in Addition to Holiday Entitlement * BrightHR Employee Benefits Including Online GP Appointments and Counselling Support * Additional Employee Perks Through BrightHR Scheme * Pension Scheme * Ongoing Training and Development with Real Mentoring from Senior Team * Established employee-owned business with 25 plus years of trading history Estimator Job Overview * Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for roofing, cladding, SFS and wider building envelope packages * Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications, calculating labour, material and preliminary costs * Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission within required deadlines * Populate and submit client pricing schedules and bills of quantities * Coordinate with premium system manufacturers to confirm technical specifications and pricing * Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required * Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify scope * Research current material, labour and plant costs to ensure pricing remains competitive * Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, queries and RFIs * Support handover of secured projects to the delivery team * Develop your knowledge and skill set with support from the senior commercial team Estimator Requirements * Some relevant estimating experience within roofing, cladding, building envelope or a closely related trade discipline * Understanding of composite panel, SFS framing, insulation, non-combustible facade or standard roofing systems is advantageous * Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications * Numerically strong with a keen eye for detail * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel * Confident communicator, able to liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and site teams * A proactive attitude and genuine appetite to develop within the role * Full UK driving licence * Based within commutable distance of Bristol What Makes This Opportunity Different? * Employee Ownership Trust status means you share in the financial success of the business through a tax-free annual bonus of up to £3,600 * A rare development opportunity for an Estimator to grow into a role with real mentoring support behind them * Full building envelope estimating exposure across roofing, cladding, SFS and insulation packages * Established specialist with over 25 years of trading history, working with tier 1 housebuilders and main contractors nationwide * Work with premium system manufacturer partners including Kingspan, Eurobond, Ash Lacy, FrameClad SFS, Encon and Fixfast * A genuinely people-first business where staff wellbeing is backed by proper benefits including BrightHR support Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Apply In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 51-250 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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