GB RECRUITMENT SERVICES (UK) LTD
Senior Estimator
Bristol
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Senior Estimator
GBRS are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to work with our client in the Bristol Area.
As a Senior Estimator, your main duties will include:
- Playing an important senior role within the estimating team, responding to tender requests.
- You will work with other departments in the business to ensure robust cost estimates and plans for construction projects that are both profitable and result in successful contract awards.
- You'll build strong relationships with suppliers and clients that reflect their reputation for high-quality products and services.
Requirements
Assessment
- Assess the requirement of a project through discussion with clients, tender documents, and site visits for the preparation of a formal tender, ensuring all potential costs are known and risks acknowledged and factored for.
Supplier Selection and Management
- Select and organise quotes from potential suppliers, liaising with procurement for advice and our clients for any site visits, so that we have reliable and low-cost provision of materials and services.
Cost Planning
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- Assess the cost of labour, materials, plant, services, and other requirements so that a robust, profitable, and competitive price can be submitted supporting the company to meet both programme and finance targets.
Tender Submission
- Co-ordinate the internal team and external suppliers to provide the information required to complete and submit tender completely and thoroughly.
Pre-Construction
- Working with the Commercial Manager, co-ordinate the pre-construction phase; working with the internal team to ensure scope of works, design, procurement, programs, logistics, and operational requirements are completed, with a finalised quote and payment terms agreed.
Commercial Handover
- Complete a thorough commercial handover with information pack with internal teams, as well as providing ongoing support with pricing complex variations, ensuring a seamless transition to the project delivery team so that the client receives great service.
Compliance
- Ensure all statutory and legal requirements are met to protect the business and ensure we're meeting our obligations.
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Safety, Health and Environment
- Visibly lead the culture of health, safety, and environmental protection through safety excellence and ensuring that we meet statutory obligations and industry standards to minimise risk, prevent incidents, and protect the business.
The skills and qualifications required:
- At least 5 years experience estimating in the roofing and cladding industry.
- Sub-contract document knowledge.
- Ability to read drawings and compile accurate take offs and measurements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to advise on complicated matters.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills and be able to adapt to change and suggest improvements to processes.
- Ability to develop, prepare, and present tender and financial information to internal teams in an efficient manner.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Eque2, Microsoft Excel, and Evaluate programmes.
If you would like to be considered for an interview, please apply online using your CV or call the GBRS office. LNKD1_UKTJ
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Skills
Estimating
Cost Planning
Supplier Selection
Communication
Negotiation
Attention to Detail
Organization
Project Management
Risk Assessment
Tender Submission
Construction
Health and Safety
Cladding
Roofing
Financial Analysis
Compliance
Location