Overview
An Estimator, ideally with a mechanical bias, is being sought by a growing contractor, based in Southampton. The position is a permanent role where you will be working from the office based in Ower, Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wanting the chance to work for a successful and growing business that is financially solid, has a great working environment and provides opportunity for progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Tender pricing – respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations with values ranging from £100k to £2m+ in accordance with our client’s requirements
- Job costing – calculate the price of time, labour and materials for complex, bespoke contracts
- Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for large tenders
- Negotiation of effective cost settlements for projects
- Analysis of contract documentation and preparation of accurate sub-contractor packages for pricing, liaising and negotiating with sub-contractors and key suppliers
- Meet with clients as necessary to clarify design requirements and explain basis of estimates to ensure bid proposals meet needs
- Prioritise, manage own work flow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted
- Arrange sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate
- Drawing ‘take offs’ – take off quantities from drawings or bill of quantities and preparation of schedule of rates
- Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit
Essential Skills
- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good computer skills, including Word and Excel
- Effective communication both verbal and written
- Efficient, flexible, accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task as working on several projects at a time
- Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters
- Someone who is ambitious, dynamic, self-motivated and drive
Experience
2 years of estimating and job costing experience within M&E construction industry is preferred but not mandatory.
For the right candidate, we are open to offering a hybrid arrangement outside our region; however, scheduled office attendance will still be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
