Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum Up to £40K + Benefits
Category: Construction
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Mitcham, Surrey
Posted on: 05/08/2008
Estimator



The Company



Ever since concrete buildings and structures have required refurbishment, our client has been providing solutions. Ground-breaking innovations and technical expertise, have enabled the company to consistently lead the industry. By sharing a common vision and working in partnership with their clients, they have been able to turn concepts into reality.

For more than 50 years, they have often accepted seemingly insurmountable challenges and have found the answers. Satisfied customers, worldwide, can testify to their record of consistent performance.





The Role



Reporting to the Estimating Manager.



To provide competitive and profitable building and civil engineering tenders and quotations, successfully contributing to increasing the company’s workload and turnover.



The production of tenders and quotations for a variety of works including general concrete repairs, external wall insulation, cathodic protection, resin injection, guniting, waterproofing, plate bonding, specialist coatings, and other associated works and services



Analysis of client’s specification and contract conditions, bonds and warranties



Site visits



Pre-tender measurement and valuations



Gathering information and data



Pricing materials and plant requirements



Assessing labour requirements and costs



Compiling tender programmes using Microsoft



Compiling sub-contract enquiries and other quotations



Obtaining competitive prices with suppliers



Review of tenders prior to submission



Liaison with other members of the estimating team



Liaison with contract staff, clients & their representatives, sub-contractors & suppliers



Advising and corresponding with clients including local authorities



Attending pre-contract meetings



Working to strict tender deadlines



Production of alternative bids



Following tenders from initial enquiry through to receipt of orders



Carry out duties in accordance with Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Management System



Use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project



Any other duties as reasonably required.



The Candidate



Reporting to the Estimating Manager.



Candidate will be a construction based Estimator, ideally with a knowledge of the concrete repair industry. Experience within external wall insulation is essential.







The Package



Up to £40K + service-related benefits including non-contributory pension, healthcare and 26 days' annual leave rising with service.



We operate & advertise as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for contract/temporary positions
Job Reference: 127172000
Contact Details Mansell Recruitment Group