Estimator

Dartford, Kent
Construction Jobs
Estimator

Partitions, Ceilings, Drylining

We are currently seeking an experienced commercially focused Estimator to join an innovative, market leading Drylining subcontractor based in the Kent Region. In this role you are responsible for the co-ordination of all commercial, technical, costings and specification aspects of the proposal and the project before it starts on site, in line with the brief of the Head of Pre-Contracts.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience in the Drylining industry specialising in partitions and ceilings.

Key Responsibilities, responsible for: –

* Value Engineering

* Costings/Budgets

* Site Surveys

* Liaising with client as required

* Obtaining contractor quotes and ensuring best value

* Validating costings and programme before final presentation to contract team

* Liaising with main contractor design during the costings process

* Ensure the design is compliant

* Ensuring all the above areas are produced and completed in a timely fashion in accordance with project milestones

* Ensuring the timely and complete delivery of all handover material to contract team once order is secured

* Providing guidance to design on finishes budget

* Work with the team to meet or exceed objectives and target set by management in all areas

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications:

* Previous man management experience

* Ability to work in a team communicating and liaising with other team members to hit common goals and deliver projects

* Outstanding team player who constantly demonstrates a collaborative and inclusive approach

* Has strong personal discipline, good time management, has an ability to prioritize and to coordinate work load

* Ability to work with attention to detail

* Good personal discipline, organisation skills and ability to develop and adhere to systems and reporting.

* Good IT Literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (Drawboard would be an advantage)